Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Sioux Falls, South Dakota


The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 80.7% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $9,635 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Los Altos, California
Los_Altos, CA vs Sioux_Falls, SD
Compared to Los_Altos, Sioux_Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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