Cost of Living in Sioux City, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
99.8
100 = national avg
-0.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,912
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$103,792
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing99.4
Food100.0
Transportation100.1
Healthcare100.0
Utilities99.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$925
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,154
per month
The overall cost of living index in Sioux City is 99.8, which is 0.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 99.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,912 per year to cover basic expenses.