Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 47.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,821 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Scottsdale, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower