salarySioux Falls is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$146
👥 People living there
201,469
188,065
Commute to work
17 min
20.9 min
College degree
38.1%
50%
Own their home
59.5%
42.3%
Below poverty line
9.6%
15.8%
Unemployment
2.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $47,530 | +59% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $78,080 | +46% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $100,830 | +34% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $142,730 | $98,610 | -31% in Tempe |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $131,750 | +30% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $49,410 | $60,320 | +22% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $61,780 | +22% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $112,260 | $135,670 | +21% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $68,398 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Tempe?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $85,917 in Tempe, 5% more in Tempe.