Burlington, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 32.3% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,236 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Burlington, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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