Iowa City, Iowa vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 14.2% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,493 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Iowa City, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower