Sioux City, Iowa vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 3.3% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,671 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux_City, IA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Sioux_City, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower