Sioux City, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 124.3% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,166 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
398% more expensive in Seattle
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Sioux City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.3% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  521.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  103.1% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher