Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
40% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 40% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $45,000 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. Long Beach has a housing index of 236 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $435,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Sioux Falls scores 97.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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