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
$1,465
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$105
👥 People living there
885,860
201,469
Commute to work
24.6 min
17 min
College degree
34.9%
38.1%
Own their home
56%
59.5%
Below poverty line
15.8%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis for cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Indianapolis | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $76,980 | $55,000 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $50,840 | -26% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $49,410 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $67,200 | $53,520 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $120,480 | $142,730 | +18% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,510 | $50,040 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $84,230 | $75,350 | -11% in Sioux Falls |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,530 | $34,600 | +10% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $56,824 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 13% more in Sioux Falls.
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