Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
50% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 50% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $37,500 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. Honolulu has a housing index of 275 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Honolulu costs $720,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $455,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Honolulu versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Honolulu scores 138 while Sioux Falls scores 97.
Healthcare costs in Honolulu (107) are higher than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Honolulu is $71,465 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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