Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 9.0% cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,248 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Clear Lake, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher