Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
30% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 30% more affordable than Bend. A $75,000 salary in Bend is equivalent to $52,841 in Sioux Falls.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Bend has a housing index of 182 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Bend costs $580,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $315,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Bend versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Bend scores 106 while Sioux Falls scores 97.
Healthcare costs in Bend (106) are higher than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Bend is $68,234 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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