Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 12.8% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,590 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Grand Forks, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower