Evanston, Illinois vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 26.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,891 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Evanston, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower