Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 24.0% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $177,336 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Carlsbad, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher