Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 29.7% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,254 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Fort Dodge, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher