Shafer, Minnesota vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 13.7% cheaper than Shafer, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,162 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shafer, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Shafer, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Shafer, Minnesota
Shafer, MN vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Shafer, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher