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Is South Sioux City, NE expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,04141% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,579about $6,132/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$174,70047% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,640 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Nebraska. It is number 13 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Sioux City
$1,041
Scottsbluff
$1,055
Beatrice
$1,020
La Vista
$1,625
Lexington
$1,068
Chalco
$1,584
Gretna
$1,703

How much do households earn in South Sioux City?

Under $25k
11.1%
$25k–50k
29.3%
$50k–100k
37.1%
$100k–150k
15.9%
$150k+
3.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Sioux City

SizeSouth Sioux CityU.S. average
1 bedroom$936$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,275$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,710$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is South Sioux City overall?

Everyday prices in Nebraska overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
75
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
76
Other services
93
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Sioux City, so the Nebraska figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Sioux City

🏛️ Property tax$3,085a year · 1.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$183a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Sioux City

Commute to work12.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Sioux City?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $171 a month less.

Renting
$1,041
Owning
$1,212

Owning assumes a typical $174,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,470 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Sioux City, NE?

Renting in South Sioux City costs a median of about $1,041 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.

How much do I need to make to live in South Sioux City?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,640 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Sioux City cheap or expensive?

South Sioux City is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $73,579. It ranks 13th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Sioux City?

The median homeowner in South Sioux City pays $3,085 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.

Is South Sioux City more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Nebraska are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in South Sioux City?

The median home value in South Sioux City is $174,700, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

13,907 people live in South Sioux City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.