Sioux City, Iowa vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 49.6% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $29,920 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Portland
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Sioux City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher