salarySioux Falls is 18% 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
$3,046
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$105
👥 People living there
990,138
201,469
Commute to work
27.3 min
17 min
College degree
47.3%
38.1%
Own their home
55.8%
59.5%
Below poverty line
8.1%
9.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $50,840 | -67% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $75,350 | -65% in Sioux Falls |
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $112,260 | -63% in Sioux Falls |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $66,060 | -53% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $213,110 | $101,040 | -53% in Sioux Falls |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,860 | $50,040 | -51% in Sioux Falls |
| Plumber | $107,560 | $55,000 | -49% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $95,320 | $53,520 | -44% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $49,246 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 93% more in San Jose.