salarySioux Falls is 13% 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
$1,619
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$105
👥 People living there
573,243
201,469
Commute to work
29.1 min
17 min
College degree
36.1%
38.1%
Own their home
47.5%
59.5%
Below poverty line
19.7%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $50,040 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $50,840 | -31% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $74,860 | $53,520 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $138,900 | $101,040 | -27% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $75,350 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $117,040 | $142,730 | +22% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $49,410 | -21% in Sioux Falls |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,130 | $92,350 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $52,043 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 18% more in Sioux Falls.