Bettendorf, IA vs Indianola, IA

Indianola is moderately more affordable than Bettendorf, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Bettendorf scores 90 compared to 80 for Indianola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bettendorf 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 $966/month in Indianola — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Indianola is more affordable at $228,100 median vs $295,600.

Median household income in Bettendorf is $102,917 compared to $78,125 in Indianola (+31.7%). While Bettendorf 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, less than the 14.8% in Indianola.