Phoenix, Arizona vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 31.2% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $240,846 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Phoenix, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower