salarySioux Falls is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$148
👥 People living there
201,469
222,758
Commute to work
17 min
28.8 min
College degree
38.1%
34.5%
Own their home
59.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
2.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $102,920 | +106% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $101,090 | +99% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $57,280 | +91% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $55,000 | $95,230 | +73% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $128,260 | +70% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $61,470 | $101,780 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $167,280 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $85,690 | +60% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $73,573 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $92,626 in Tacoma, 12% more in Tacoma.