salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,314
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$105
👥 People living there
203,711
201,469
Commute to work
20.9 min
17 min
College degree
30.5%
38.1%
Own their home
50.8%
59.5%
Below poverty line
19%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $142,730 | +73% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $77,440 | +55% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $29,920 | +44% in Sioux Falls |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $62,440 | +33% in Sioux Falls |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $99,700 | +28% in Sioux Falls |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $60,820 | +28% in Sioux Falls |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,180 | $34,600 | +23% in Sioux Falls |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $37,310 | +22% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Columbus and Sioux Falls cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $60,897 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 24% more in Sioux Falls.