Here's what it costs to live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, while the typical home is valued around $292,400. Households earn a median of $75,970 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 13. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$75,970
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,035
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$292,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$865
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$986
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,156
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,586
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
201,469
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
13.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
N/A
Per month
Avg Home Value
N/A
Census ACS
January Avg
17°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.9%
What is the cost of living index for Sioux Falls?
The cost of living index for Sioux Falls is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Sioux Falls?
The median gross rent in Sioux Falls is $1,035 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Sioux Falls?
The median household income in Sioux Falls is $75,970 per year.
What is the median home value in Sioux Falls?
The median home value in Sioux Falls is $292,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 13.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Sioux Falls?
Tax data for South Dakota is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
