Fresno, California vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 27.6% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $36,205 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Fresno, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower