Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Sioux City, Iowa


The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 30.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,235 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Sioux City, IA
Compared to Chicago, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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