Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Sioux City, Iowa


The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 19.1% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,649 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Sioux City, IA
Compared to Rochester, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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