Muscatine, Iowa vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 21.0% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,727 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Muscatine, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher