Chicago, Illinois vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 15.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,707 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Chicago, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower