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Eugene, OR vs Sioux City, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Sioux City or is it cheaper to live in Eugene?
- Sioux City is 28.8% less expensive than Eugene.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sioux City or Eugene?
- Sioux City housing costs are 67.0% less expensive than Eugene housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Eugene or is Health Care more affordable in Sioux City.
- Health related expenses are 4.9% more in Sioux City.
 Eugene, ORSioux City, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.9100
 Food & Groceries100.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.7100
 Housing140.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$165,200$338,100
 Utilities81  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock67.7100
 Miscellaneous123.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Eugene    89 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

It’s cold and rainy and cloudy most of the year on June it rained and was cloudy every day except 3. The weather is mostly cloudy even if it’s not raining. If you want  More

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Over 3 years ago

Moved here from Austin, Texas about three years ago. I've lived in the Bay Area, California, San Diego, Los Angeles and various towns in Central Texas (Georgetown,  More

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Eugene has its warts, just like any other city. But in my view, the good things far outweigh the bad aspects. What I like the best is the location, right on the  More

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Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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