salarySioux Falls is 14% 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
$1,874
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$98,056
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$581,500
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,743
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$106
$105
👥 People living there
641,165
201,469
Commute to work
24.1 min
17 min
College degree
53.8%
38.1%
Own their home
52%
59.5%
Below poverty line
12.7%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland 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 | Portland | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $101,010 | $55,000 | -46% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $29,920 | -45% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $75,350 | -42% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $105,090 | $61,470 | -42% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | $50,840 | -40% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | $50,040 | -39% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $83,510 | $53,520 | -36% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $156,000 | $101,040 | -35% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Portland?
About $51,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Portland or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $98,056 in Portland and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 20% more in Portland.