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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $182/month more in Sioux Falls, SD

$150.0K in your current city equals $152.2K in Sioux Falls, SD

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Wichita, KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 2.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$182
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$2.2K
Per year

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

Wichita, KS

Population:396K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$202K

Sioux Falls, SD

Population:206K
Cost Index:
102
(2% above avg)
Median Home:$280K

Wichita, KS

The Sunflower State

396K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 396K 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.

💡 Advantage: South Dakota has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Wichita, KS vs Sioux Falls, SD

Healthcare
↑ 15.1%
Wichita, KS
$582
Sioux Falls, SD
$671
Difference
$88.12
more
All Utilities
↓ 13.7%
Wichita, KS
$535
Sioux Falls, SD
$462
Difference
$73.16
less
Other
↓ 4.2%
Wichita, KS
$1,641
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,572
Difference
$68.77
less
Groceries
↑ 5.0%
Wichita, KS
$889
Sioux Falls, SD
$934
Difference
$44.62
more
Housing
↓ 0.6%
Wichita, KS
$1,845
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,834
Difference
$11.32
less
Transportation
↑ 0.1%
Wichita, KS
$1,202
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,203
Difference
$1.15
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$790
To$683
↓ $107
1 Bed
From$855
To$782
↓ $73.00
2 Bed
From$1,110
To$913
↓ $197
3 Bed
From$1,455
To$1,251
↓ $204
Wichita, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $680–$1,280/mo

Sioux Falls, SDZIP-level data

1BR range: $880–$1,060/mo

💡 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.

$6,695
Monthly in Wichita, KS
$6,676
Monthly in Sioux Falls, SD
$19.35
Difference

Home Values

Wichita
Sioux Falls
$202K
Median Value
$280K
↑ +0.2%
YoY Change
↑ +0.5%
↑ +40.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +35.6%
$86K - $424K
Price Range
$216K - $323K

Homes in Sioux Falls are 39% more expensive than Wichita

Calculate payment - WichitaCalculate payment - Sioux Falls

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$702
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Wichita, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

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

Wichita, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Sioux Falls, SD Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.4%
Property Tax:1.3%

💡 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

Wichita
Sioux Falls
43 Good
Air Quality
45 Good
75.1%
Good Air Days
63.7%
97 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.4°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
35 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.4°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
35 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kansas and South Dakota on TaxTakeHome.com

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