salarySioux Falls is 10% 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
$1,347
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$105
👥 People living there
638,530
201,469
Commute to work
24.8 min
17 min
College degree
18.1%
38.1%
Own their home
50.3%
59.5%
Below poverty line
32.7%
9.6%
Unemployment
14%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $104,010 | $142,730 | +37% in Sioux Falls |
| Plumber | $86,370 | $55,000 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $61,470 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $65,810 | $49,410 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,210 | $50,040 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $69,300 | $53,520 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $130,760 | $101,040 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $97,280 | $75,350 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,347 in Detroit.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $54,217 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 47% more in Sioux Falls.