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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd save $556/month moving to Akron, OH

$150.0K in your current city equals $143.3K in Akron, OH

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 7.4%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$556
Savings
Annual Impact
$6.7K
Per year

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

Sioux Falls, SD

Population:206K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$280K

Akron, OH

Population:189K
Cost Index:
93
(7% below avg)
Median Home:$113K

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!

Akron, OH

The Buckeye State

189K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Sioux Falls, SD vs Akron, OH

Housing
โ†“ 18.8%
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,834
Akron, OH
$1,489
Difference
$345
less
Transportation
โ†‘ 12.9%
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,203
Akron, OH
$1,359
Difference
$155
more
Healthcare
โ†“ 21.7%
Sioux Falls, SD
$671
Akron, OH
$525
Difference
$145
less
Groceries
โ†‘ 3.5%
Sioux Falls, SD
$934
Akron, OH
$967
Difference
$32.69
more
Other
โ†“ 1.5%
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,572
Akron, OH
$1,548
Difference
$23.36
less
All Utilities
โ†‘ 0.2%
Sioux Falls, SD
$462
Akron, OH
$463
Difference
$0.87
more

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

1BR range: $880โ€“$1,060/mo

Akron, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$1,040/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.

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

Home Values

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

Homes in Akron are 59% less expensive than Sioux Falls

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $4.4K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$369
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

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

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

Additional Tax Information

Sioux Falls, SD Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.4%
Property Tax:1.3%

Akron, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

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

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

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