Grimes, Iowa vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 20.4% cheaper than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,787 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Grimes, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher