Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 13.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,600 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Philadelphia, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower