Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 42.9% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $72,881 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Sioux Falls, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher