Alliance, NE vs South Sioux City, NE

Alliance is moderately more affordable than South Sioux City, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Alliance scores 67 compared to 77 for South Sioux City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Sioux City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alliance is $743/month compared to $1,083/month in South Sioux City — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alliance is more affordable at $156,300 median vs $160,900.

Median household income in Alliance is $65,599 compared to $68,397 in South Sioux City (-4.1%). South Sioux City does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alliance spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in South Sioux City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.2°F vs 48.4°F). South Sioux City receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 14.9" in Alliance.