Belmond, IA vs Creston, IA

Creston is moderately more affordable than Belmond, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Belmond scores 66 compared to 61 for Creston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belmond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belmond is $820/month compared to $672/month in Creston — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Creston has cheaper rent, Belmond actually has lower median home values ($110,800 vs $112,600).

Median household income in Belmond is $58,750 compared to $50,752 in Creston (+15.8%). While Belmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmond spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Creston.