What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 195% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $86,750 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $168,156 in Los Angeles, California (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.

SIOUX FALLS vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 93.8% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $168,156 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Sioux Falls, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

266.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

121.0% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

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