Sac City, IA vs Shenandoah, IA

Sac City is moderately more affordable than Shenandoah, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Sac City scores 59 compared to 64 for Shenandoah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shenandoah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sac City is $620/month compared to $762/month in Shenandoah — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sac City is more affordable at $106,400 median vs $110,000.

Median household income in Sac City is $57,487 compared to $52,469 in Shenandoah (+9.6%). Sac City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Sac City spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Shenandoah.

Climate-wise, Shenandoah is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 46.8°F in Sac City. Shenandoah receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 26.8" in Sac City.