Modesto, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 20.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $47,467 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Modesto, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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