Sioux City, Iowa vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 24.3% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,643 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Schenectady
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Sioux City, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher