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
$1,301
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$105
👥 People living there
264,814
201,469
Commute to work
16.3 min
17 min
College degree
35.1%
38.1%
Own their home
51.2%
59.5%
Below poverty line
18.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $142,730 | +76% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $50,840 | -34% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $29,920 | +33% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $61,470 | +31% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,130 | $44,420 | +26% in Sioux Falls |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $62,440 | +25% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $66,060 | +25% in Sioux Falls |
| Truck Driver | $49,080 | $60,820 | +24% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
About $59,549 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 20% more in Sioux Falls.