Mobile, Alabama vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 9.7% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $95,396 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Mobile, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher