salarySioux Falls is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,172
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$81,934
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$292,400
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.6
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,389
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$149
👥 People living there
201,469
207,055
Commute to work
17 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.1%
35.2%
Own their home
59.5%
42.8%
Below poverty line
9.6%
19.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sioux Falls for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sioux Falls | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,040 | $82,810 | +65% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $55,000 | $82,260 | +50% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $49,410 | $73,010 | +48% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,520 | $79,060 | +48% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $101,040 | $146,950 | +45% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,060 | $90,300 | +37% in Worcester |
| Registered Nurse | $75,350 | $100,240 | +33% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $50,840 | $66,310 | +30% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux Falls or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Sioux Falls is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Sioux Falls?
About $67,873 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Sioux Falls or Worcester?
The typical household earns $81,934 in Sioux Falls and $75,605 in Worcester, 8% more in Sioux Falls.