New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 10.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $26,841 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to New Orleans, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher