Ripon, California vs. Sioux Center, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Center, Iowa is 37.7% cheaper than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $62,253 in Sioux Center, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Center, Iowa is cheaper than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Sioux Center
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Sioux Center, IA
Compared to Ripon, Sioux Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower