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
$2,273
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,549
$1,172
💵 Families earn per year
$133,583
$81,934
🔑 Buying a house
$938,600
$292,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
90.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,337
$3,389
⚡ Electric bill per month
$109
$105
👥 People living there
754,195
201,469
Commute to work
26 min
17 min
College degree
68.4%
38.1%
Own their home
43.7%
59.5%
Below poverty line
9.9%
9.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
2.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Seattle 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 | Seattle | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $50,040 | -51% in Sioux Falls |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $50,840 | -50% in Sioux Falls |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $29,920 | -48% in Sioux Falls |
| Plumber | $95,230 | $55,000 | -42% in Sioux Falls |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $75,350 | -41% in Sioux Falls |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $61,470 | -40% in Sioux Falls |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | $101,040 | -40% in Sioux Falls |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $85,690 | $53,520 | -38% in Sioux Falls |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Sioux Falls to match $60,000 in Seattle?
About $48,931 a year gives the same standard of living in Sioux Falls.
Where do people earn more, Seattle or Sioux Falls?
The typical household earns $133,583 in Seattle and $81,934 in Sioux Falls, 63% more in Seattle.