Bedford, IA vs Cresco, IA

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Cresco, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 59 compared to 65 for Cresco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cresco can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $663/month compared to $814/month in Cresco — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $88,900 median vs $105,200.

Median household income in Bedford is $57,031 compared to $60,769 in Cresco (-6.2%). The higher salaries in Cresco partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Cresco.