Fargo, North Dakota vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 16.4% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,682 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Fargo, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower