Fontanelle, IA vs Sac City, IA

Sac City is moderately more affordable than Fontanelle, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Fontanelle scores 65 compared to 59 for Sac City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fontanelle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fontanelle is $856/month compared to $620/month in Sac City — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sac City has cheaper rent, Fontanelle actually has lower median home values ($93,800 vs $106,400).

Median household income in Fontanelle is $66,500 compared to $57,487 in Sac City (+15.7%). While Fontanelle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fontanelle spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Sac City.