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
$1,887
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$105
👥 People living there
179,898
201,469
Commute to work
27.2 min
17 min
College degree
38.5%
38.1%
Own their home
66.4%
59.5%
Below poverty line
9.5%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,401 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 23% more in Aurora.