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

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Sioux Falls.

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

A salary of $50,000 in San Rafael, California could decrease to $20,906 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.

SAN RAFAEL vs. SIOUX FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

San Rafael, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 58.2% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $20,906 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in San Rafael, California

San Rafael, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD

Compared to San Rafael, Sioux Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

37.0% lower

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.9% lower

Cost of Food

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San Rafael, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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