Letts, IA vs Sully, IA

Letts is moderately more affordable than Sully, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Letts 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 Letts is $942/month compared to $940/month in Sully — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sully has cheaper rent, Letts actually has lower median home values ($103,700 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Letts is $75,625 compared to $86,576 in Sully (-12.6%). 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 Letts spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Sully.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 49.5°F). Sully receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 35.7" in Letts.