Mason City, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 29.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,393 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Mason City, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher