What is a pro or con of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakotacompared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Transportation is 32% cheaper in Sioux Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota copmared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

A salary of $43,000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana could decrease to $42,625 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BATON ROUGE vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 0.9% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,625 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA vs. Sioux Falls, SD

Compared to Baton Rouge, Sioux Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

32.9% lower

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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