Mobile, Alabama vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 9.8% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $49,626 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Mobile, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher