salarySioux Falls is 12% 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
$2,010
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
290,594
201,469
Commute to work
25.4 min
17 min
College degree
60.5%
38.1%
Own their home
56.9%
59.5%
Below poverty line
6.8%
9.6%
Unemployment
4%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $112,260 | -33% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $142,730 | +29% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $75,350 | -26% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $101,040 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $29,920 | +24% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $50,040 | -23% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $50,840 | -22% in Sioux Falls |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $99,140 | -19% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $52,749 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 48% more in Plano.