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
$2,420
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$105
👥 People living there
319,069
201,469
Commute to work
31.3 min
17 min
College degree
25.7%
38.1%
Own their home
56.8%
59.5%
Below poverty line
12.2%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | 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 Riverside or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $51,088 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 20% more in Riverside.