Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 35.5% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $96,229 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% higher
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher