Cost of Living in Sandusky, IA
Population: 355 | Iowa
Sandusky is 10% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Sandusky, IA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 90, Sandusky, IA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 19% above the Iowa state average of 71. Sandusky is a small community of 355 residents.
The median household income in Sandusky is $96,118, which is 28% higher than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Sandusky. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.9°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches spread over roughly 114 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $96,118
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +28%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $223,400
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $789/mo
Climate in Sandusky
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 37 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 50 | 37 |
| Avg °F | 24 | 29 | 41 | 52 | 63 | 73 | 76 | 74 | 67 | 54 | 41 | 30 |
| Low °F | 16 | 21 | 31 | 42 | 53 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 32 | 22 |
| Rain" | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.9 |