Surprise, Arizona vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 15.5% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,360 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Surprise, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher