Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 376.1% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $357,096 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
906% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  376.1% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,466.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  88.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher