Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 65.7% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $124,257 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Washington
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Sioux Falls, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  80.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher