Riverside, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 32.2% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $98,151 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Riverside, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower