salarySioux Falls is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$162
👥 People living there
201,469
401,618
Commute to work
17 min
24.8 min
College degree
38.1%
45.7%
Own their home
59.5%
50.3%
Below poverty line
9.6%
15.5%
Unemployment
2.5%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tampa for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $130,450 | +29% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $142,730 | $103,670 | -27% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $37,070 | +24% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $60,120 | +20% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $62,440 | $50,540 | -19% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $59,660 | +17% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $60,820 | $50,560 | -17% in Tampa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $62,490 | +17% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $66,792 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Tampa?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $81,400 in Tampa, 1% more in Sioux Falls.