Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Forest City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 13.9% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,051 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Forest City
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Forest City, IA
Compared to Bettendorf, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher