Bellevue, IA vs Coggon, IA

Coggon is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 73 compared to 65 for Coggon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellevue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $826/month compared to $700/month in Coggon — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coggon is more affordable at $146,000 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $76,500 in Coggon (+3%). Bellevue 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 Bellevue spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Coggon.