Sioux City, Iowa vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 77.0% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,503 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Portland
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Sioux City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  91.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher