St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 7.8% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,095 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to St. Paul, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower