salarySioux Falls is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$143
👥 People living there
201,469
547,073
Commute to work
17 min
21.9 min
College degree
38.1%
31.1%
Own their home
59.5%
51.8%
Below poverty line
9.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
2.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tucson for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $75,940 | +42% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $142,730 | $83,610 | -41% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $94,110 | +25% in Tucson |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $123,710 | +22% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $36,490 | +22% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $99,700 | $81,490 | -18% in Tucson |
| HVAC Technician | $62,440 | $56,070 | -10% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,060 | $59,540 | -10% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $64,148 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Tucson?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $61,553 in Tucson, 33% more in Sioux Falls.