New Vienna, IA vs Sully, IA

New Vienna is moderately more affordable than Sully, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. New Vienna 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 New Vienna is $763/month compared to $940/month in Sully — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Vienna has cheaper rent, Sully actually has lower median home values ($165,600 vs $176,800).

Median household income in New Vienna is $90,938 compared to $86,576 in Sully (+5%). New Vienna offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Vienna spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in Sully.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 49.5°F). New Vienna receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 36.6" in Sully.