salarySioux Falls is 6% 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
$1,881
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$105
👥 People living there
690,130
201,469
Commute to work
24.7 min
17 min
College degree
48%
38.1%
Own their home
52.4%
59.5%
Below poverty line
14.1%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville 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 | Nashville | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $112,260 | -21% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $126,610 | $101,040 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $142,730 | +19% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $50,040 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $66,060 | -14% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $53,520 | -14% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $77,440 | +13% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,790 | $44,420 | +12% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $56,446 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 2% more in Nashville.