Lorain, Ohio vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 5.5% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $52,750 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Sioux City
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Lorain, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower