salarySioux Falls is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sioux Falls to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$105
👥 People living there
189,247
201,469
Commute to work
22.2 min
17 min
College degree
23.6%
38.1%
Own their home
50.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
23.3%
9.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $142,730 | +45% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $50,040 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $61,470 | -21% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $49,410 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $29,920 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $50,840 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $53,520 | -14% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,100 | $44,420 | +14% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,129 in Akron.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $58,240 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 37% more in Sioux Falls.