Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 5.3% cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,013 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Scranton, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower