Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Sioux Falls, South Dakota


The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 5.6% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,807 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Johnston, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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