Portland, Oregon vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 31.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $17,164 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Portland, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower