Sioux City, Iowa vs. Athens, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, West Virginia is 0.5% cheaper than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,733 in Athens, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, West Virginia is cheaper than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Athens
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Athens, WV
Compared to Sioux City, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower