salarySioux Falls is 7% 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
$1,881
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$105
👥 People living there
903,844
201,469
Commute to work
24.7 min
17 min
College degree
48%
38.1%
Own their home
51%
59.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $50,840 | +31% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $112,260 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $142,730 | +27% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $135,920 | $101,040 | -26% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $77,440 | +23% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $66,060 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $29,920 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | $53,520 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $55,860 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 8% more in Charlotte.