salarySioux Falls is 9% 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
$1,999
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$105
👥 People living there
505,268
201,469
Commute to work
26.5 min
17 min
College degree
59.2%
38.1%
Own their home
46.4%
59.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $29,920 | +62% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $50,040 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $142,730 | +28% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $77,440 | +27% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $75,350 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $132,960 | $101,040 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $135,790 | +21% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $112,260 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $54,347 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 13% more in Atlanta.