What is a pro or con of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakotacompared to Fairmont, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in Sioux Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota copmared to Fairmont, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in Fairmont, Minnesota should increase to $95,216 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRMONT vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairmont, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 27.0% more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $95,216 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Fairmont, Minnesota

Fairmont, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD

Compared to Fairmont, Sioux Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

24.5% higher

Health

17.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Fairmont, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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