Ely, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 9.0% more expensive than Ely, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,295 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ely, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Ely, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Ely, Minnesota
Ely, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Ely, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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