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
$1,277
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$105
👥 People living there
203,436
201,469
Commute to work
18.5 min
17 min
College degree
44.6%
38.1%
Own their home
53.5%
59.5%
Below poverty line
17.5%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Sioux Falls for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $142,730 | +88% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $77,440 | +41% in Sioux Falls |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $62,440 | +30% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $61,470 | +28% in Sioux Falls |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $99,140 | +26% in Sioux Falls |
| Physician Assistant | $109,110 | $135,790 | +24% in Sioux Falls |
| Accountant | $65,810 | $80,920 | +23% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $29,920 | +22% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
About $60,851 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 17% more in Sioux Falls.
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