Bode, IA vs Harper, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bode is 17.5% cheaper than Harper. With a cost index of 54 vs 65, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bode to Harper should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bode is $542/month compared to $850/month in Harper — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bode is more affordable at $69,300 median vs $95,000.

Median household income in Bode is $63,750 compared to $70,417 in Harper (-9.5%). The higher salaries in Harper partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bode spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.5% in Harper.