Perry, IA vs Sibley, IA

Sibley is moderately more affordable than Perry, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Perry scores 69 compared to 65 for Sibley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Perry is $877/month compared to $770/month in Sibley — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sibley is more affordable at $119,800 median vs $122,100.

Median household income in Perry is $63,983 compared to $54,767 in Sibley (+16.8%). While Perry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Perry spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Sibley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 46.8°F). Perry receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 26.8" in Sibley.