salarySioux Falls is 17% 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
$2,666
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$105
👥 People living there
236,254
201,469
Commute to work
26.2 min
17 min
College degree
77.1%
38.1%
Own their home
41.3%
59.5%
Below poverty line
7.4%
9.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $112,260 | -42% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $50,040 | -37% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $29,920 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $101,040 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,860 | $53,520 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $75,350 | -27% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $66,060 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $50,840 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $49,942 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 87% more in Arlington.