Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 5.9% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,652 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Grand Forks, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher