Cedar Falls, IA vs Sioux City, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sioux City is 20.1% cheaper than Cedar Falls. With a cost index of 73 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sioux City to Cedar Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Falls is $1,177/month compared to $936/month in Sioux City — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sioux City is more affordable at $162,600 median vs $252,500.

Median household income in Cedar Falls is $74,165 compared to $65,473 in Sioux City (+13.3%). The higher salaries in Cedar Falls partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Falls spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Sioux City.