Bondurant, IA vs Clive, IA

Bondurant is moderately more affordable than Clive, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Bondurant scores 92 compared to 97 for Clive, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clive can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bondurant is $1,176/month compared to $1,099/month in Clive — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clive has cheaper rent, Bondurant actually has lower median home values ($288,600 vs $379,000).

Median household income in Bondurant is $128,341 compared to $131,082 in Clive (-2.1%). Clive does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bondurant spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Clive.