salarySioux Falls is 14% 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
$1,649
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$105
👥 People living there
427,246
201,469
Commute to work
22 min
17 min
College degree
55.5%
38.1%
Own their home
47.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
16%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $101,630 | $55,000 | -46% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | $142,730 | +38% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $50,040 | -37% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $49,410 | -33% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $66,060 | -33% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $159,620 | $112,260 | -30% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $50,840 | +29% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $75,350 | -27% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $51,877 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 6% more in Minneapolis.
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