Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Oklahoma City is 6% more affordable than Sioux Falls. A $75,000 salary in Sioux Falls is equivalent to $70,161 in Oklahoma City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Oklahoma salaries · South Dakota salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Oklahoma City has a housing index of 68 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Oklahoma City costs $195,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in Oklahoma City versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Oklahoma City scores 95 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Oklahoma City (92) are lower than Sioux Falls (101).
Median household income in Oklahoma City is $55,458 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Oklahoma City.
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