Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Sioux City, Iowa


The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 5.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $125,296 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Sioux City, IA
Compared to Lafayette, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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