Des Moines, Iowa vs. North Sioux City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Sioux City, South Dakota is 29.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $387,675 in North Sioux City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Sioux City, South Dakota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in North Sioux City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. North Sioux City, SD
Compared to Des Moines, North Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher