Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 68.8% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $1,147,521 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Boston
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% higher