Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Sioux Center, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Center, Iowa is 3.0% cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,518 in Sioux Center, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Center, Iowa is cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Sioux Center
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Sioux Center, IA
Compared to Gastonia, Sioux Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher