Garner, IA vs Sully, IA

Garner is moderately more affordable than Sully, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Garner scores 69 compared to 75 for Sully, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sully can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garner is $791/month compared to $940/month in Sully — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garner is more affordable at $162,100 median vs $165,600.

Median household income in Garner is $68,964 compared to $86,576 in Sully (-20.3%). While Sully is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garner spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Sully.