Bode, IA vs Rutland, IA

Bode is moderately more affordable than Rutland, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Bode scores 54 compared to 59 for Rutland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rutland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bode is $542/month compared to $775/month in Rutland — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bode has cheaper rent, Rutland actually has lower median home values ($50,800 vs $69,300).

Median household income in Bode is $63,750 compared to $82,895 in Rutland (-23.1%). While Rutland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bode spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 11.2% in Rutland.