Fairfax, Virginia vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 38.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,668 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Fairfax, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower