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
$1,611
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$105
👥 People living there
914,802
201,469
Commute to work
21.5 min
17 min
College degree
38.2%
38.1%
Own their home
44.1%
59.5%
Below poverty line
18.1%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $142,730 | +39% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $50,040 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $49,410 | -26% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $77,440 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $29,920 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $112,260 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $50,840 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $101,040 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $56,959 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 13% more in Sioux Falls.