Lafayette, Indiana vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 14.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,863 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Lafayette, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher