salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,458
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
201,528
201,469
Commute to work
21.1 min
17 min
College degree
24.7%
38.1%
Own their home
50.8%
59.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $29,920 | +63% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $142,730 | +39% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $77,440 | +33% in Sioux Falls |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $62,440 | +28% in Sioux Falls |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $60,820 | +27% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,640 | $44,420 | +21% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $50,040 | -21% in Sioux Falls |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $34,600 | +18% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Augusta and Sioux Falls cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $59,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 27% more in Sioux Falls.