Sioux Falls is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$139
👥 People living there
201,469
230,293
Commute to work
17 min
20.6 min
College degree
38.1%
33.9%
Own their home
59.5%
58.8%
Below poverty line
9.6%
13.8%
Unemployment
2.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $98,800 | +97% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $83,310 | +64% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $48,560 | +62% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $111,750 | +48% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $78,950 | +48% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $55,000 | $72,800 | +32% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $61,470 | $79,830 | +30% in Spokane |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $130,690 | +29% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $66,432 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Spokane?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $75,564 in Spokane, 8% more in Sioux Falls.