salarySioux Falls is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$161
👥 People living there
201,469
456,349
Commute to work
17 min
23.4 min
College degree
38.1%
40.9%
Own their home
59.5%
65.1%
Below poverty line
9.6%
8.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,920 | $39,020 | +30% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $142,730 | $100,340 | -30% in Virginia Beach |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $129,090 | +28% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $63,380 | +27% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $77,440 | $59,690 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $64,370 | +20% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $112,260 | $133,380 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $89,450 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $64,839 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 18% more in Virginia Beach.
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