Bettendorf, IA Cost of Living


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Bettendorf cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Bettendorf, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Bettendorf, IA

Housing costs in Bettendorf?
A typical home costs $268,800, which is 20.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.9% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bettendorf costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.9% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Bettendorf?
To live comfortably in Bettendorf, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bettendorf?
The cost of living in Bettendorf, IA is quite affordable. Prices for housing, food, transportation and other goods and services are generally lower than the national average. The median home value in Bettendorf is well below the national median and monthly rent prices are also much lower compared to other cities across the US. Groceries and utilities also tend to be quite inexpensive when compared to the rest of the country. Furthermore, taxes in Bettendorf are relatively low making it an attractive place for those looking for budget-friendly living costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBettendorfIowaUnited States
  82.980.1100.0
  99.694.4100
  103.3108.2100.0
  83.655.4100.0
  $268,800$194,900$338,100
  88.7%98.5%100.0%
  77.871.4100.0
  114.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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