2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Santa Clarita, CA vs Sioux Center, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Sioux Center or is it cheaper to live in Santa Clarita?
- Sioux Center is 50.2% less expensive than Santa Clarita.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sioux Center or Santa Clarita?
- Sioux Center housing costs are 66.1% less expensive than Santa Clarita housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Santa Clarita or is Health Care more affordable in Sioux Center.
- Health related expenses are 25.6% more in Sioux Center.
 Santa Clarita, CASioux Center, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock80.6100
 Food & Groceries101.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock115.3100
 Housing234.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$281,100$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock59.1100
 Miscellaneous133.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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Reviews for Sioux Center    1 Reviews

Sioux Center is a community that is very religious and also offers a number of churches to attend. There is a strong Christian school program established in Sioux  More

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