Lakewood, Colorado vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 30.0% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,986 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Lakewood, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower