salarySioux Falls is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$105
👥 People living there
201,469
195,300
Commute to work
17 min
23.2 min
College degree
38.1%
32.3%
Own their home
59.5%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
2.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $55,000 | $101,010 | +84% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $54,780 | +83% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $130,310 | +73% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $61,470 | $105,090 | +71% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $85,170 | +68% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $82,330 | +65% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $83,510 | +56% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $156,000 | +54% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $69,791 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $87,723 in Vancouver, 7% more in Vancouver.