Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Bay City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 12.5% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,729 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bay City
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Bay City, TX
Compared to Sioux Falls, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower