Sioux City, Iowa vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 6.7% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,011 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Madison
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Madison, SD
Compared to Sioux City, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher