Sioux City, Iowa vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 38.6% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,318 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Sioux City, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher