salarySioux Falls is 20% 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
$3,405
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$105
👥 People living there
311,690
201,469
Commute to work
24.7 min
17 min
College degree
70.6%
38.1%
Own their home
44.5%
59.5%
Below poverty line
10.8%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $50,040 | -51% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $50,840 | -48% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $75,350 | -44% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $112,260 | -42% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $101,040 | -37% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $77,440 | -37% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $49,410 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $53,520 | -33% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $47,883 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 80% more in Irvine.