salarySioux Falls is 8% 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
$1,822
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$105
👥 People living there
481,031
201,469
Commute to work
23 min
17 min
College degree
54%
38.1%
Own their home
50.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
11.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh 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 | Raleigh | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $114,940 | $142,730 | +24% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $132,770 | $101,040 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $77,440 | +18% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $50,040 | -17% in Sioux Falls |
| Truck Driver | $52,110 | $60,820 | +17% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,080 | $53,520 | -16% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,980 | $66,060 | -16% in Sioux Falls |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,470 | $44,420 | +15% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $55,400 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 12% more in Raleigh.