Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 19.8% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,099 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Austin
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Sioux Falls, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower