Salinas, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 35.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $23,938 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Salinas, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower