Zip 51250 (Sioux Center, IA) Cost of Living


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Sioux Center cost of living score
80.6
Less expensive
19.4% lower
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Iowa average
Sioux Center (zip 51250), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.4% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Iowa.

Zip 51250 (Sioux Center, IA)

Housing costs in Sioux Center?
A typical home costs $277,500, which is 17.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.4% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sioux Center costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Sioux Center?
To live comfortably in Sioux Center (zip 51250), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $53,280 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sioux Center?
The cost of living in 51250 Sioux Center, IA is relatively affordable compared to other cities. According to the Sperling's Best Places Cost of Living Index, the index in Sioux Center is 87.9, which is lower than the US average 100. This means that general goods and services will be less expensive here than elsewhere across the nation. In addition, housing costs are quite low in this area with a median home price of just $126,600 and an average rent of $655 per month for a two bedroom apartment. Thus, overall living expenses are quite manageable in this small town of 6,500 residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSioux CenterIowaUnited States
  80.680.1100.0
  98.194.4100
  115.3108.2100.0
  79.655.4100.0
  $277,500$194,900$338,100
  87.2%98.5%100.0%
  59.171.4100.0
  101.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

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