Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 17.7% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $82,288 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower