Cost of Living in Bellevue, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
109.5
100 = national avg
+9.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,166
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$113,847
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing101.0
Food110.2
Transportation120.4
Healthcare108.2
Utilities106.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$700
per month
2 Bedroom
$919
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bellevue is 109.5, which is 9.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 101.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,166 per year to cover basic expenses.