Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.4% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,289 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
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  Personal
  11.5% lower
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