Sacramento, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 25.2% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $142,007 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Sacramento, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower