salarySioux Falls is 7% 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
$1,797
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$105
👥 People living there
291,467
201,469
Commute to work
22.3 min
17 min
College degree
57.3%
38.1%
Own their home
52.3%
59.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $50,840 | +33% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $66,060 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $77,440 | +29% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $101,040 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $142,730 | +25% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,950 | $53,520 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,750 | $44,420 | +18% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $112,260 | -15% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $55,732 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 7% more in Durham.