salarySioux Falls is 7% 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
$1,331
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$105
👥 People living there
208,772
201,469
Commute to work
19.3 min
17 min
College degree
30%
38.1%
Own their home
38.1%
59.5%
Below poverty line
27.8%
9.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $50,840 | -43% in Sioux Falls |
| Operations Manager | $103,690 | $142,730 | +38% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,310 | $29,920 | -34% in Sioux Falls |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $55,000 | -25% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $148,150 | $112,260 | -24% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $61,470 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,840 | $50,040 | -20% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $122,770 | $101,040 | -18% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $56,040 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 38% more in Sioux Falls.