Rochester, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 1.7% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $84,512 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Rochester, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher