Kelley, IA vs Sully, IA

Sully is moderately more affordable than Kelley, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Kelley scores 79 compared to 75 for Sully, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kelley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kelley is $971/month compared to $940/month in Sully — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sully is more affordable at $165,600 median vs $218,800.

Median household income in Kelley is $119,375 compared to $86,576 in Sully (+37.9%). While Kelley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kelley spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in Sully.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 49.5°F). Sully receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 35.9" in Kelley.