Bellevue, IA vs Eldridge, IA

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Eldridge, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 73 compared to 84 for Eldridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eldridge 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 $845/month in Eldridge — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $210,500 median vs $329,400.

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $101,089 in Eldridge (-22.1%). While Eldridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in Eldridge.