Peterson, IA vs Sully, IA

Peterson is moderately more affordable than Sully, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Peterson scores 65 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 Peterson is $850/month compared to $940/month in Sully — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Peterson is more affordable at $86,700 median vs $165,600.

Median household income in Peterson is $76,875 compared to $86,576 in Sully (-11.2%). The higher salaries in Sully partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Peterson spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Sully.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.8°F vs 49.5°F). Sully receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 26.8" in Peterson.