Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 6.1% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $265,169 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Spirit Lake, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower