salarySioux Falls is 3% 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
$1,278
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$105
👥 People living there
631,818
201,469
Commute to work
22.5 min
17 min
College degree
33.8%
38.1%
Own their home
60.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
15.8%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $142,730 | +60% in Sioux Falls |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $55,000 | -26% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $77,440 | +22% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,610 | $50,040 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,460 | $53,520 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $92,350 | +13% in Sioux Falls |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,660 | $34,600 | +13% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $56,520 | $49,410 | -13% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $58,425 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 12% more in Sioux Falls.
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