Atwater, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 17.3% cheaper than Atwater, California.

You would need a salary of $41,356 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Atwater, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Atwater, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Atwater, California
Atwater, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Atwater, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% lower
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher