Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 19.6% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,050 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Sioux Falls, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower