salarySioux Falls is 4% 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
$1,277
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$105
👥 People living there
366,097
201,469
Commute to work
22.5 min
17 min
College degree
22.4%
38.1%
Own their home
41.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
30.6%
9.6%
Unemployment
10.8%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $142,730 | +46% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $50,040 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $50,840 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $49,410 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $29,920 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $112,260 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | $53,520 | -16% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $44,420 | +15% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,277 in Cleveland.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $57,897 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 46% more in Sioux Falls.