Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 3.8% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $72,143 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Bismarck, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher