Bellevue, IA vs Estherville, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Estherville is 18.3% cheaper than Bellevue. With a cost index of 62 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Estherville to Bellevue should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $826/month compared to $739/month in Estherville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Estherville is more affordable at $96,300 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $54,624 in Estherville (+44.2%). While Bellevue 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, less than the 16.2% in Estherville.