Bellevue, IA vs Redfield, IA

Redfield is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 73 compared to 67 for Redfield, 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 $781/month in Redfield — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redfield is more affordable at $130,100 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $81,328 in Redfield (-3.1%). Redfield 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, more than the 11.5% in Redfield.