Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 19% more affordable than Eugene. A $75,000 salary in Eugene is equivalent to $60,652 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. Eugene has a housing index of 130 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Eugene costs $380,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $115,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Eugene versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Eugene scores 103 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Eugene (106) are higher than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Eugene is $49,448 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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