What is a pro or con of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakotacompared to Valley City, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Sioux Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota copmared to Valley City, North Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Valley City, North Dakota should increase to $86,188 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALLEY CITY vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Valley City, North Dakota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 14.9% more expensive than Valley City, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,188 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley City, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Valley City, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Valley City, North Dakota

Valley City, ND vs. Sioux Falls, SD

Compared to Valley City, Sioux Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

17.1% higher

Health

6.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Valley City, North Dakota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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