Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 5.7% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,860 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Richmond
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% higher
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher