salarySioux Falls is 12% 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
$1,826
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$105
👥 People living there
511,764
201,469
Commute to work
24.7 min
17 min
College degree
32.5%
38.1%
Own their home
64.4%
59.5%
Below poverty line
10.3%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $142,730 | +45% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $29,920 | -37% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $53,520 | -31% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $75,350 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $131,750 | $101,040 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $49,410 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $50,840 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $112,260 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $52,633 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 9% more in Mesa.