salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,160 a year. That is $28 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 71 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bondurant?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bondurant
| Size | Bondurant | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,426 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bondurant 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 Bondurant, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bondurant
Life in Bondurant
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bondurant?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $733 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $318,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bondurant, IA?
Renting in Bondurant costs a median of about $1,479 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Bondurant?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bondurant cheap or expensive?
Bondurant is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.1% of the typical household income of $146,324. It ranks 71st cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bondurant?
The median homeowner in Bondurant pays $5,089 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is Bondurant 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 Bondurant?
The median home value in Bondurant is $318,800, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
8,560 people live in Bondurant. Numbers are typical (middle) values.