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

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Sioux Falls.

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

A salary of $115,000 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota should increase to $142,807 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.

FERGUS FALLS vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fergus Falls, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 24.2% more expensive than Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $142,807 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD

Compared to Fergus Falls, Sioux Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

25.1% higher

Health

26.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Fergus Falls, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fergus Falls, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD

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