What is a pro or con of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakotacompared to Palm Desert, California?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Sioux Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $65,000 in Palm Desert, California could decrease to $47,842 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALM DESERT vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 26.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $47,842 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD

Compared to Palm Desert, Sioux Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% lower

Commute

40.5% lower

Health

17.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Palm Desert, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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