Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 17.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,672 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Charleston, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower