Sully, IA vs Tipton, IA

Tipton is moderately more affordable than Sully, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Sully scores 75 compared to 69 for Tipton, 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 Sully is $940/month compared to $823/month in Tipton — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tipton is more affordable at $146,000 median vs $165,600.

Median household income in Sully is $86,576 compared to $67,625 in Tipton (+28%). While Sully is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sully spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Tipton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 51°F). Sully receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 35.7" in Tipton.