salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,544
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$105
👥 People living there
195,185
201,469
Commute to work
20.2 min
17 min
College degree
34.6%
38.1%
Own their home
46.6%
59.5%
Below poverty line
20.2%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $77,440 | +37% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $104,590 | $142,730 | +36% in Sioux Falls |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $135,790 | +26% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $50,040 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $130,390 | +19% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,400 | $44,420 | +19% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $121,750 | $101,040 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $99,140 | +16% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Knoxville and Sioux Falls cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $58,744 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 29% more in Sioux Falls.