Lake Wales, Florida vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 6.1% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $13,789 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Lake Wales, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher