| | Kansas City, MO | Sioux Falls, SD | United States |
| Overall | 88.4 | 90.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.8 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 102.3 | 102.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 67.0 | 87.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $222,100 | $308,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,140.0% | 9,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.7 | 74.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.2 | 94.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Kansas City 
83 Reviews
I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a More
KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with More
I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is More
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Reviews for Sioux Falls 
56 Reviews
I've lived in Sioux Falls for 2 years. I've found it to be a good place to live. The city is not too big, and has an thriving economy. Traffic is not bad, but as the More
Sioux Falls isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. I’ve lived here for 2 years and my experience has been pleasant. Sioux Falls is a decent sized city, not too big or More
Lived on both sides of the city (it's split up by east side and west side by the locals and they're kinda in competition with each other). I've been here for 3 years and More
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