Bellingham, Washington vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 26.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $516,477 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Bellingham, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower