Mitchell, South Dakota vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 6.3% cheaper than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $112,481 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Mitchell, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower