salarySioux Falls is 7% 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
$1,284
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$105
👥 People living there
566,973
201,469
Commute to work
22.4 min
17 min
College degree
27.4%
38.1%
Own their home
41.8%
59.5%
Below poverty line
22.8%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $55,000 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $49,410 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $75,350 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $61,470 | -21% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $50,040 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $101,040 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $53,520 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $112,260 | -14% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $56,097 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 29% more in Sioux Falls.