Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 9.8% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,634 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Valparaiso, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower