San Jose, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 57.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $21,140 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to San Jose, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower