Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 7% more affordable than Orlando. A $75,000 salary in Orlando is equivalent to $69,750 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. Orlando has a housing index of 104 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Orlando costs $320,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $55,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,650 in Orlando versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Orlando scores 103 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Orlando (96) are lower than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Orlando is $48,080 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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