salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,200 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Iowa. It is number 86 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bettendorf?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bettendorf
| Size | Bettendorf | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,205 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $913 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,878 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,548 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bettendorf overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bettendorf, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bettendorf
Life in Bettendorf
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bettendorf?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $322 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $306,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bettendorf, IA?
Renting in Bettendorf costs a median of about $1,805 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Bettendorf?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,200 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bettendorf cheap or expensive?
Bettendorf is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $108,384. It ranks 86th cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bettendorf?
The median homeowner in Bettendorf pays $4,394 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.
Is Bettendorf more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bettendorf?
The median home value in Bettendorf is $306,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
39,647 people live in Bettendorf. Numbers are typical (middle) values.