salarySioux Falls is 11% 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
$1,789
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$105
👥 People living there
545,970
201,469
Commute to work
22.4 min
17 min
College degree
25.5%
38.1%
Own their home
50.1%
59.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $142,730 | +41% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $75,350 | -40% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $50,040 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $50,840 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $112,260 | -31% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,580 | $53,520 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $77,440 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $49,410 | -22% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $53,230 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 7% more in Sioux Falls.