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
$1,751
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$105
👥 People living there
198,535
201,469
Commute to work
19 min
17 min
College degree
41.6%
38.1%
Own their home
54%
59.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids 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 | Grand Rapids | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $101,720 | $142,730 | +40% in Sioux Falls |
| Plumber | $80,440 | $55,000 | -32% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $29,920 | -30% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,130 | $44,420 | +23% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,900 | $50,040 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,230 | $53,520 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $59,000 | $49,410 | -16% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $129,360 | $112,260 | -13% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $56,914 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 9% more in Sioux Falls.
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