SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A new study says South Dakota saw the third-highest percentage increase in the cost of living between 2010 and 2020.
The Filterbuy.com study says the cost of living went up nearly 20% during that time in the state.
Nationally, the cost of living went up just over 16% during the same period.
However, South Dakota’s cost of living is still nearly 9% lower than the average national cost of living.
The analysis found that residents of South Dakota experienced an increase of 19.8% in the cost of living between 2010 and 2020. Out of all states, South Dakota saw the 3rd largest increase in the cost of living over the last decade. Here is a summary of the data for South Dakota:
Percentage change in cost of living (2010–2020): +19.8%
Overall cost of living (compared to average): -8.5%
Cost of goods (compared to average): -3.9%
Cost of housing (compared to average): -32.8%
Cost of utilities (compared to average): -1.7%For reference, here are the statistics for the entire United States:
Percentage change in cost of living (2010–2020): +16.2%
Overall cost of living (compared to average): N/A
Cost of goods (compared to average): N/A
Cost of housing (compared to average): N/A
Cost of utilities (compared to average): N/A
For more information, a detailed methodology, and complete results, you can find the original report on Filterbuy’s website: https://filterbuy.com/resources/cost-of-living-in-us/
