Seattle, Washington vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 55.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,204 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Seattle, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower