Austin, Texas vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 29.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $158,056 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Austin, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher