salarySioux Falls is 22% 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
$3,180
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$105
👥 People living there
228,295
201,469
Commute to work
30.3 min
17 min
College degree
63.9%
38.1%
Own their home
60.8%
59.5%
Below poverty line
5.2%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $75,350 | -60% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $50,840 | -55% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $50,040 | -51% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $112,260 | -47% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $66,060 | -46% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $101,040 | -46% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,410 | -45% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $94,310 | $53,520 | -43% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $47,035 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 139% more in Fremont.