Bridgewater, IA vs Duncombe, IA

Bridgewater is moderately more affordable than Duncombe, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Bridgewater scores 54 compared to 57 for Duncombe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duncombe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridgewater is $535/month compared to $542/month in Duncombe — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bridgewater is more affordable at $70,500 median vs $108,200.

Median household income in Bridgewater is $59,167 compared to $63,125 in Duncombe (-6.3%). While Duncombe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridgewater spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.3% in Duncombe.