Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 10.2% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $35,010 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Wichita
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Sioux Falls, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower