Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 18.4% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $130,605 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Sioux Falls, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower