San Diego, California vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 53.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $23,317 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Sioux City
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to San Diego, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower