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
$1,983
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$105
👥 People living there
2,711,226
201,469
Commute to work
33.1 min
17 min
College degree
44.3%
38.1%
Own their home
46%
59.5%
Below poverty line
16.8%
9.6%
Unemployment
8%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago 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 | Chicago | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $103,380 | $55,000 | -47% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $102,350 | $61,470 | -40% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $82,820 | $50,840 | -39% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $80,440 | $49,410 | -39% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | $50,040 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $165,660 | $112,260 | -32% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,070 | $53,520 | -31% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $109,390 | $142,730 | +30% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $52,492 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 3% more in Chicago.