Boston, Massachusetts vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 51.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $24,381 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Sioux_City, IA
Compared to Boston, Sioux_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% lower