Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 28.4% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,356 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Albert Lea, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher