St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 0.5% cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $85,543 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Sioux City
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to St. Joseph, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher