Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 16.5% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,774 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Forest Lake, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower