2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Tulsa, OK vs North Sioux City, SD

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Is it cheaper to live in North Sioux City or is it cheaper to live in Tulsa?
- North Sioux City is 9.4% more expensive than Tulsa.

Which city has more affordable housing, North Sioux City or Tulsa?
- North Sioux City housing costs are 126.4% more expensive than Tulsa housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tulsa or is Health Care more affordable in North Sioux City.
- Health related expenses are 14.8% more in North Sioux City.
 Tulsa, OKNorth Sioux City, SDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.3100
 Food & Groceries94.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock118.7100
 Housing51.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$397,000$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.5100
 Miscellaneous101.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tulsa    97 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 5 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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Reviews for North Sioux City    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Dakota Dunes (North Sioux City) is a great place to live. The cost of living is good and good outdoor recreation  More

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Warm summers and cold, lingering  More

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