salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Toledo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$107
👥 People living there
201,469
267,463
Commute to work
17 min
19.8 min
College degree
38.1%
21.9%
Own their home
59.5%
53.3%
Below poverty line
9.6%
24.3%
Unemployment
2.5%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $142,730 | $95,120 | -33% in Toledo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $63,250 | +26% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $49,410 | $61,070 | +24% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $55,000 | $66,920 | +22% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $61,470 | $74,710 | +22% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $36,140 | +21% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $60,590 | +19% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,350 | $76,580 | -17% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls and Toledo cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $60,546 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Toledo?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $53,627 in Toledo, 53% more in Sioux Falls.