Salem, Oregon vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 11.2% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,914 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Salem, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher