Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.7% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,326 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Salem
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Sioux Falls, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower