Bettendorf, IA vs Johnston, IA

Bettendorf is moderately more affordable than Johnston, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Bettendorf scores 90 compared to 100 for Johnston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Johnston 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 $1,288/month in Johnston — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bettendorf is more affordable at $295,600 median vs $346,200.

Median household income in Bettendorf is $102,917 compared to $103,430 in Johnston (-0.5%). Johnston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bettendorf spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Johnston.