Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
24% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 24% more affordable than Scottsdale. A $75,000 salary in Scottsdale is equivalent to $56,707 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. Scottsdale has a housing index of 162 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Scottsdale costs $580,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $315,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,000 in Scottsdale versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Scottsdale scores 103 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Scottsdale (95) are lower than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Scottsdale is $92,298 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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