Bellevue, IA vs Paullina, IA

Paullina is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 73 compared to 66 for Paullina, 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 $810/month in Paullina — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paullina is more affordable at $118,800 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $57,308 in Paullina (+37.5%). 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 17% in Paullina.