Seattle, Washington vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 45.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,495 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Seattle, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower