What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $44,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $81,223 in Seattle, Washington (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.

SIOUX FALLS vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 84.6% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $81,223 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Seattle
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Sioux Falls, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

279.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.6% lower

Commute

83.8% higher

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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