Bloomfield, IA vs Creston, IA

Creston is moderately more affordable than Bloomfield, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 70 compared to 61 for Creston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $918/month compared to $672/month in Creston — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Creston is more affordable at $112,600 median vs $122,600.

Median household income in Bloomfield is $61,679 compared to $50,752 in Creston (+21.5%). While Bloomfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Creston.