Bloomfield, IA vs Wheatland, IA

Wheatland is moderately more affordable than Bloomfield, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 70 compared to 66 for Wheatland, 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 $803/month in Wheatland — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wheatland is more affordable at $119,200 median vs $122,600.

Median household income in Bloomfield is $61,679 compared to $36,071 in Wheatland (+71%). 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, less than the 26.7% in Wheatland.