Cost of Living in Sioux Falls

Summary of cost of living in Sioux Falls, SD, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,759.3$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,050.3$, excluding rent.
  • Sioux Falls is 26.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Sioux Falls is, on average, 58.7% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 12.50 $ 10.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 $ 50.00-80.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.14 $ 10.00-10.89
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 4.00 $ 3.50-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.50 $ 6.00-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.38 $ 4.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.21 $ 2.89-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.89 $ 1.29-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.85 $ 0.74-1.13
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.81 $ 1.42-4.00
White Rice (1 lb) 1.86 $ 1.00-5.99
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.10 $ 2.99-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.89 $ 4.22-8.99
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.63 $ 2.00-5.99
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 6.49 $ 5.00-8.00
Apples (1 lb) 1.91 $ 1.19-2.49
Bananas (1 lb) 0.78 $ 0.52-2.35
Oranges (1 lb) 1.87 $ 1.24-2.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.85 $ 1.28-5.99
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.04 $ 0.53-2.00
Onions (1 lb) 1.59 $ 1.08-2.50
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.99 $ 1.84-2.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.13 $ 0.75-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 6.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.97 $ 1.73-2.27
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.00 $ 1.37-6.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 9.57 $ 9.50-10.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.50 $ 1.50-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 30.00 $ 30.00-40.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.80 $ 2.60-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.70 $ 2.25-5.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 35.00 $
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.77 $ 0.72-0.86
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,993.00 $ 26,000.00-36,505.83
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,060.38 $ 24,854.65-26,079.98
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 205.37 $ 116.00-400.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 44.20 $ 16.00-62.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 66.20 $ 45.00-99.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 43.88 $ 18.25-66.50
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 35.00 $ 25.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 11.12 $ 10.00-13.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,013.25 $ 850.00-1,200.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 7,800.00 $
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 33.00 $ 10.00-50.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 28.33 $ 15.00-35.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 119.75 $ 49.00-250.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 136.33 $ 93.00-159.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,297.20 $ 1,066.00-1,700.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 905.60 $ 825.00-1,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,055.00 $ 1,860.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,644.00 $ 1,410.00-2,200.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 228.75 $ 202.99-300.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 204.50 $ 202.99-209.03
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,111.96 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.51 6.00-7.00

Prices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

This city had 144 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 31 January 2026
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