What is a pro or con of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakotacompared to San Francisco, California?

Median Home Cost is 75% cheaper in Sioux Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota copmared to San Francisco, California?

A salary of $80,000 in San Francisco, California could decrease to $29,803 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN FRANCISCO vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

San Francisco, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 62.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $29,803 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD

Compared to San Francisco, Sioux Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

52.7% lower

Health

10.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.4% lower

Cost of Food

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