Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Cleveland is 6% more affordable than Sioux Falls. A $75,000 salary in Sioux Falls is equivalent to $70,161 in Cleveland.
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. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $165,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) are lower than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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