Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Sioux Falls is 23% more affordable than Newark. A $75,000 salary in Newark is equivalent to $57,645 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. Newark has a housing index of 149 while Sioux Falls sits at 80 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $265,000 in Sioux Falls, a difference of $75,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $1,100 in Sioux Falls.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Newark scores 103 while Sioux Falls scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are higher than Sioux Falls (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $61,714 in Sioux Falls. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Sioux Falls.
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