Anchorage, Alaska vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 35.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $87,052 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower