Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 11% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $67,067 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. Provo has a housing index of 112 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Provo costs $380,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $115,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,300 in Provo versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Provo scores 98 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Provo (97) are lower than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Provo is $51,048 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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