salarySioux Falls is 22% 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
$2,511
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$105
👥 People living there
439,418
201,469
Commute to work
29.8 min
17 min
College degree
48.7%
38.1%
Own their home
42.3%
59.5%
Below poverty line
13.4%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland 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 | Oakland | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $75,350 | -60% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $50,840 | -55% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $50,040 | -51% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $112,260 | -47% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $66,060 | -46% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $101,040 | -46% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,410 | -45% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $94,310 | $53,520 | -43% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $47,035 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 34% more in Oakland.