salaryBrownsville is 5% 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
$1,204
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$105
👥 People living there
189,177
201,469
Commute to work
21.4 min
17 min
College degree
24.5%
38.1%
Own their home
61.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
23.7%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $142,730 | +89% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $29,920 | +42% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $66,060 | +40% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $49,410 | +39% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $44,420 | +38% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $77,440 | +36% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $61,470 | +33% in Sioux Falls |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $62,440 | +30% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,314 in Sioux Falls.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $63,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 31% more in Sioux Falls.
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