Bellevue, IA vs Hartford, IA

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Hartford, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 73 compared to 81 for Hartford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartford 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 $1,138/month in Hartford — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellevue has cheaper rent, Hartford actually has lower median home values ($170,900 vs $210,500).

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $77,917 in Hartford (+1.1%). Bellevue 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 17.5% in Hartford.