Kearney, Nebraska vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 16.4% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $41,788 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Kearney, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower