Sioux City, Iowa vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.6% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,730 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Sioux City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  104.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher