salarySioux Falls is 8% 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
$1,533
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$105
👥 People living there
2,328,253
201,469
Commute to work
27.2 min
17 min
College degree
36.6%
38.1%
Own their home
42.1%
59.5%
Below poverty line
19.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $29,920 | +36% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $112,260 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $75,350 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $50,040 | -22% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | $101,040 | -22% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $142,730 | +19% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | $44,420 | +17% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | $53,520 | -16% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $55,134 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 15% more in Sioux Falls.