Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Sioux Center, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Center, Iowa is 4.2% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $78,121 in Sioux Center, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Center, Iowa is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Sioux Center
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Sioux Center, IA
Compared to Brainerd, Sioux Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  50.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower