Bedford, IA vs Eagle Grove, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bedford is 15% cheaper than Eagle Grove. With a cost index of 59 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bedford to Eagle Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $663/month compared to $991/month in Eagle Grove — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $88,900 median vs $95,100.

Median household income in Bedford is $57,031 compared to $58,458 in Eagle Grove (-2.4%). Eagle Grove does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Eagle Grove.