salarySioux Falls is 13% 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
$1,988
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$105
👥 People living there
219,215
201,469
Commute to work
30.2 min
17 min
College degree
21.2%
38.1%
Own their home
58.9%
59.5%
Below poverty line
13.3%
9.6%
Unemployment
7.2%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $50,040 | -51% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $75,350 | -43% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $104,330 | $142,730 | +37% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $50,840 | -34% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $49,410 | -33% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,200 | $53,520 | -32% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $112,260 | -32% in Sioux Falls |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,910 | $92,350 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $52,233 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 5% more in Modesto.