Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 18.3% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $40,874 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower