Bellevue, IA vs Garnavillo, IA

Garnavillo is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 73 compared to 69 for Garnavillo, 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 $920/month in Garnavillo — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellevue has cheaper rent, Garnavillo actually has lower median home values ($117,200 vs $210,500).

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $81,250 in Garnavillo (-3%). Garnavillo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Garnavillo.