Rolfe, IA vs Sac City, IA

Rolfe is moderately more affordable than Sac City, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Rolfe scores 53 compared to 59 for Sac City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sac City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rolfe is $563/month compared to $620/month in Sac City — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolfe is more affordable at $46,000 median vs $106,400.

Median household income in Rolfe is $54,861 compared to $57,487 in Sac City (-4.6%). Sac City does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Rolfe spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 12.9% in Sac City.

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