salarySioux Falls is 14% 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
$2,087
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$105
👥 People living there
394,432
201,469
Commute to work
28.6 min
17 min
College degree
33.6%
38.1%
Own their home
62.4%
59.5%
Below poverty line
11.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $50,840 | -42% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $112,260 | -37% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $50,040 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $66,060 | -33% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,810 | $53,520 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $101,040 | -27% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $75,350 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $29,920 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $51,406 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 16% more in Aurora.