Independence, Iowa vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 3.2% cheaper than Independence, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $145,149 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Independence, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Independence, Iowa
Independence, IA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Independence, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower