Rockford, Illinois vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 19.9% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,941 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Rockford, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher