salarySioux Falls is 15% 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
$2,618
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$105
👥 People living there
180,547
201,469
Commute to work
31.5 min
17 min
College degree
22.5%
38.1%
Own their home
58%
59.5%
Below poverty line
12.4%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $50,040 | -49% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $75,350 | -44% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $142,730 | +40% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $50,840 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | $53,520 | -30% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $49,410 | -30% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $101,040 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $77,440 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $51,088 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 17% more in Ontario.