salarySioux Falls is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$117
👥 People living there
201,469
288,512
Commute to work
17 min
22.1 min
College degree
38.1%
41.1%
Own their home
59.5%
45.3%
Below poverty line
9.6%
20.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $49,410 | $70,990 | +44% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $55,000 | $77,000 | +40% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $68,970 | +36% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $142,730 | $93,140 | -35% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $129,030 | +28% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $112,260 | $142,690 | +27% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $61,470 | $77,170 | +26% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $65,120 | +22% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $62,951 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $60,569 in St. Louis, 35% more in Sioux Falls.