Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 12.7% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $111,806 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Sioux Falls, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower