salaryMobile 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
$1,257
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$105
👥 People living there
203,416
201,469
Commute to work
22.8 min
17 min
College degree
32%
38.1%
Own their home
54%
59.5%
Below poverty line
18.4%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $77,440 | +65% in Sioux Falls |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $92,350 | +52% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $106,690 | $142,730 | +34% in Sioux Falls |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $62,440 | +30% in Sioux Falls |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $135,790 | +29% in Sioux Falls |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $39,190 | +27% in Sioux Falls |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $130,390 | +26% in Sioux Falls |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $43,760 | +20% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,314 in Sioux Falls.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $61,725 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 30% more in Sioux Falls.