Bettendorf, IA vs Clive, IA

Bettendorf is moderately more affordable than Clive, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Bettendorf scores 90 compared to 97 for Clive, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clive can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bettendorf is $1,148/month compared to $1,099/month in Clive — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clive has cheaper rent, Bettendorf actually has lower median home values ($295,600 vs $379,000).

Median household income in Bettendorf is $102,917 compared to $131,082 in Clive (-21.5%). While Clive is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bettendorf spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Clive.