salarySioux Falls is 10% 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
$1,532
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$105
👥 People living there
185,913
201,469
Commute to work
23.2 min
17 min
College degree
24.1%
38.1%
Own their home
41.9%
59.5%
Below poverty line
17.6%
9.6%
Unemployment
9.8%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $142,730 | +47% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $53,520 | -30% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $75,350 | -28% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $112,260 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $50,040 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $129,940 | $101,040 | -22% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $49,410 | -21% in Sioux Falls |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,210 | $92,350 | -15% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $54,262 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 22% more in Sioux Falls.