Meridian, Idaho vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 23.3% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $38,354 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Meridian, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher