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 $36,961 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
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher