Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 251.8% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $140,726 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, 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
581% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Sioux Falls, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  251.8% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  882.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher