Mesa, Arizona vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 16.1% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $74,632 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Mesa, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher