Zip 51104 (Sioux City, IA) Cost of Living


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Sioux City cost of living score
75.9
Less expensive
24.1% lower
than the US average
5.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Sioux City (zip 51104), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.1% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 51104 (Sioux City, IA)

Housing costs in Sioux City?
A typical home costs $179,200, which is 47.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sioux City costs $990 per month, which is 6.5% more than the national average of $930 and 6.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Sioux City?
To live comfortably in Sioux City (zip 51104), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sioux City?
The cost of living in 51104 Sioux City, IA is relatively low compared to other areas in the U.S. According to BestPlaces’s Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living score for Sioux City is 17% lower than the national average. This includes housing costs which are roughly 24% lower than the U.S. average, and grocery prices which are about 11% lower than most other cities across the country. Additionally, transportation costs such as fuel and public transit are also below average, making 51104 a great place to live for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSioux CityIowaUnited States
  75.980.1100.0
  95.394.4100
  100.7108.2100.0
  54.655.4100.0
  $179,200$194,900$338,100
  91.5%98.5%100.0%
  67.171.4100.0
  94.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved here 7 years ago from about 500 miles south and west of here. So I've had enough time to get to know how things are now (2018) and get a feel for the weather  More

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Over 17 years ago

Quality of Life in Sioux City is pretty good, even though those of us who have lived here our entire lives think it is extremely  More

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