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DES MOINES vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is
15.5%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$138,603
in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Des Moines, Sioux Falls is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
4.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
33.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.6% higher
Commute
0.1% higher
Health
0.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.0% higher
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