Palmdale, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 30.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $34,563 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Palmdale, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  58.4% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower