salarySioux Falls 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
$1,397
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$105
👥 People living there
276,854
201,469
Commute to work
19.9 min
17 min
College degree
31.2%
38.1%
Own their home
43%
59.5%
Below poverty line
26%
9.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $142,730 | +38% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $29,920 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $50,040 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $50,840 | -32% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $75,350 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $55,000 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $49,410 | -22% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $61,470 | -21% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $56,737 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 34% more in Sioux Falls.