Decorah, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 7.3% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,490 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Decorah, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher