Iowa City, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 4.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,122 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Iowa City, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower