Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 26.6% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,712 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Gaithersburg, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher