Bellevue, IA vs Rockford, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rockford is 16.9% cheaper than Bellevue. With a cost index of 63 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rockford to Bellevue should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $826/month compared to $779/month in Rockford — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rockford is more affordable at $90,200 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Bellevue is $78,792 compared to $62,759 in Rockford (+25.5%). 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 14.9% in Rockford.