Helena, Montana vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 8.6% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $25,606 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Helena, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower