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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $600/month more in Sioux Falls, SD

$150.0K in your current city equals $157.2K in Sioux Falls, SD

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 8.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$600
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$7.2K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Akron, OH

Population:189K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$113K

Sioux Falls, SD

Population:206K
Cost Index:
108
(8% above avg)
Median Home:$280K

Akron, OH

The Buckeye State

189K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 189K residents.

Sioux Falls, SD

The Mount Rushmore State

206K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in South Dakota, this city has a population of 206K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: South Dakota has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Akron, OH vs Sioux Falls, SD

Housing
โ†‘ 23.2%
Akron, OH
$1,489
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,834
Difference
$345
more
Transportation
โ†“ 11.4%
Akron, OH
$1,359
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,203
Difference
$155
less
Healthcare
โ†‘ 27.7%
Akron, OH
$525
Sioux Falls, SD
$671
Difference
$145
more
Groceries
โ†“ 3.4%
Akron, OH
$967
Sioux Falls, SD
$934
Difference
$32.69
less
Other
โ†‘ 1.5%
Akron, OH
$1,548
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,572
Difference
$23.36
more
All Utilities
โ†“ 0.2%
Akron, OH
$463
Sioux Falls, SD
$462
Difference
$0.87
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Akron, OH: Akron Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Sioux Falls, SD has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$702
To$683
โ†“ $19.00
1 Bed
From$769
To$782
โ†‘ $13.00
2 Bed
From$989
To$913
โ†“ $76.00
3 Bed
From$1,209
To$1,251
โ†‘ $42.00
Akron, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$1,040/mo

Sioux Falls, SDZIP-level data

1BR range: $880โ€“$1,060/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,351
Monthly in Akron, OH
$6,676
Monthly in Sioux Falls, SD
$325
Difference

Home Values

Akron
Sioux Falls
$113K
Median Value
$280K
โ†‘ +1.8%
YoY Change
โ†‘ +0.5%
โ†‘ +38.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +35.6%
$73K - $245K
Price Range
$216K - $323K

Homes in Sioux Falls are 147% more expensive than Akron

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Akron, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Sioux Falls, SD

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
South Dakota State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Akron, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Sioux Falls, SD Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.4%
Property Tax:1.3%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Akron
Sioux Falls
54 Moderate
Air Quality
45 Good
37.2%
Good Air Days
63.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.4ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
35 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.4ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
35 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and South Dakota on TaxTakeHome.com

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