Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 10% more affordable than Dallas. A $75,000 salary in Dallas is equivalent to $67,718 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. Dallas has a housing index of 104 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Dallas costs $310,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $45,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Dallas versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Dallas scores 97 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Dallas (100) are lower than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Dallas is $54,747 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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