Amherst, New York vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 16.9% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,556 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Sioux_City, IA
Compared to Amherst, Sioux_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher