salarySioux Falls is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$143
👥 People living there
201,469
307,284
Commute to work
17 min
21.1 min
College degree
38.1%
43.8%
Own their home
59.5%
52.9%
Below poverty line
9.6%
15.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick St. Paul for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $55,000 | $101,630 | +85% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $79,730 | +59% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $49,410 | $74,060 | +50% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,060 | $97,910 | +48% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $112,260 | $159,620 | +42% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $103,040 | +37% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $61,470 | $81,890 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $130,920 | +30% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $69,395 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $79,155 in St. Paul, 4% more in Sioux Falls.