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WEST DES MOINES vs. SIOUX FALLS
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is
2.2%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$102,250
in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Sioux Falls
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to West Des Moines, Sioux Falls is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.2% higher
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Food
0.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
19.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% higher
Commute
4.9% higher
Health
0.1% higher
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Personal
12.0% higher
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