salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,508
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$105
👥 People living there
371,853
201,469
Commute to work
22.6 min
17 min
College degree
42.4%
38.1%
Own their home
51.2%
59.5%
Below poverty line
22.6%
9.6%
Unemployment
7.5%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $29,920 | +80% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $77,440 | +58% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $50,840 | +36% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $105,110 | $142,730 | +36% in Sioux Falls |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $37,310 | +22% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,380 | $44,420 | +22% in Sioux Falls |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $43,760 | +19% in Sioux Falls |
| Truck Driver | $51,540 | $60,820 | +18% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
New Orleans and Sioux Falls cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $58,726 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 25% more in Sioux Falls.
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