Ankeny, Iowa vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 18.9% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,564 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Ankeny, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher