Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 28.8% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,521 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Worcester, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower