Sully, IA vs West Burlington, IA

West Burlington is moderately more affordable than Sully, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Sully scores 75 compared to 66 for West Burlington, 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 $780/month in West Burlington — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Burlington is more affordable at $126,700 median vs $165,600.

Median household income in Sully is $86,576 compared to $48,289 in West Burlington (+79.3%). 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 19.4% in West Burlington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 51.9°F). West Burlington receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 36.6" in Sully.