Runnells, IA vs Sully, IA

Runnells is moderately more affordable than Sully, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Runnells scores 71 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 Runnells is $725/month compared to $940/month in Sully — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Runnells has cheaper rent, Sully actually has lower median home values ($165,600 vs $196,900).

Median household income in Runnells is $98,125 compared to $86,576 in Sully (+13.3%). Runnells offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Runnells spend roughly 8.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in Sully.

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