Bettendorf, IA vs Norwalk, IA

Norwalk is moderately more affordable than Bettendorf, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Bettendorf scores 90 compared to 81 for Norwalk, 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 $869/month in Norwalk — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Norwalk is more affordable at $275,700 median vs $295,600.

Median household income in Bettendorf is $102,917 compared to $94,583 in Norwalk (+8.8%). The higher salaries in Bettendorf partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bettendorf spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Norwalk.