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Sioux City, IA is a small city located in the northwest corner of Iowa, near the borders of South Dakota and Nebraska. It is home to several businesses including Tyson Foods, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City and Wells Fargo Bank. The cost of living in Sioux City is quite affordable when compared to the US as a whole; for example, rent for a two bedroom apartment is $940 per month which is 35% lower than the national average at $1,430 per month. Additionally, grocery costs in Sioux City are 94 compared to 100 in the US, meaning groceries will be 6% cheaper. Therefore, Sioux City offers an affordable place to live with quality local businesses that can provide residents with employment opportunities.

Sioux City has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sioux City has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sioux City
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sioux City is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sioux City is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Sioux City
- The average income of a Sioux City resident is $22,395 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sioux City resident is $59,435 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySioux City, IowaUnited States
  4.76
  -6.1%-6.2%
  22.6%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.4%4.6%
  $28,571$37,638
  $59,435$69,021
  $73,418$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.2%6.8%
  19.5%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  12.5%11.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  0.9%1.9%
  3.8%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  3.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.3%4.2%
  8.1%9.3%
  13.4%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  8.8%7.0%
  5.4%4.8%
  3.8%4.7%
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Over 6 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 13 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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