Cost of Living Calculator - Sioux City, Iowa vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 19.7% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,743 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Fargo
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Sioux City, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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