What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 301% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $62,451 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $167,635 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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SIOUX FALLS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 168.4% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $167,635 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, 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
301% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Sioux Falls, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

168.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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16.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

632.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

111.5% higher

Health

12.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.3% higher

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