Sioux Falls is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Petersburg to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$175
👥 People living there
201,469
262,732
Commute to work
17 min
25.6 min
College degree
38.1%
42.6%
Own their home
59.5%
62.8%
Below poverty line
9.6%
12.5%
Unemployment
2.5%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $130,450 | +29% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $142,730 | $103,670 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $37,070 | +24% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $60,120 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $62,440 | $50,540 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $59,660 | +17% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $60,820 | $50,560 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $62,490 | +17% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $66,792 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 1% more in Sioux Falls.
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