San Francisco, California vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 69.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $30,656 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Sioux City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to San Francisco, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  57.2% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower