Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 54.6% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $77,283 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, 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
115% more expensive in Salinas
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher