Sioux City, Iowa vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 55.1% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,310 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Sioux City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% higher
      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
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher