salarySioux Falls is 8% 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
$1,932
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$105
👥 People living there
979,539
201,469
Commute to work
23.7 min
17 min
College degree
59.6%
38.1%
Own their home
43.4%
59.5%
Below poverty line
12%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $112,260 | -27% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $134,120 | $101,040 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $75,350 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $142,730 | +21% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $50,040 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $66,060 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,580 | $53,520 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $44,420 | +15% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $55,451 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 23% more in Austin.