Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 2.9% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,570 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Sioux Falls, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower