East Lansing, Michigan vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 17.1% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,463 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sioux City
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East_Lansing, MI vs. Sioux_City, IA
Compared to East_Lansing, Sioux_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower