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
$2,152
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$105
👥 People living there
528,706
201,469
Commute to work
25.3 min
17 min
College degree
37.1%
38.1%
Own their home
51.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
13.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sacramento | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $75,350 | -56% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $50,040 | -52% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $50,840 | -46% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $112,260 | -37% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $81,570 | $53,520 | -34% in Sioux Falls |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $49,410 | -34% in Sioux Falls |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $77,440 | -31% in Sioux Falls |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $43,760 | -29% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $50,978 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 15% more in Sacramento.
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