Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 9.2% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $68,107 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Waukesha, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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