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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Sioux Falls, South Dakota

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 58.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $31,287 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Santa Barbara, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
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  58.3% lower
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  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
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  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
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  Personal
  0.6% lower
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