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Midland, TX vs Sioux Falls, SD Cost of Living

Data: BEA Regional Price Parities · Census ACS · 2024

TX
Midland
95.8
overall index
$1,625/mo rent
More AffordableSD
Sioux Falls
90.6
overall index
$1,300/mo rent

Sioux Falls is moderately cheaper than Midland — 5.4% lower overall cost of living.

To match an $80,000 salary in Midland, you would need $75,700 in Sioux Falls. Calculate your salary ↓

Category Breakdown

Index values: 100 = U.S. national average. Higher = more expensive.

🏠 Housing23.5%
Midland
101.5
Sioux Falls
77.6
🛒 Groceries+1.8%
Midland
93.8
Sioux Falls
95.5
🚗 Transportation4.5%
Midland
101.1
Sioux Falls
96.5
🏥 Healthcare4.5%
Midland
91.4
Sioux Falls
87.3
Utilities3.0%
Midland
83.2
Sioux Falls
80.7

Salary Equivalency Calculator

Enter your current salary in Midland to see what you'd need to earn in Sioux Falls to maintain the same purchasing power.

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Equivalent salary in Sioux Falls, SD
$75,700
$4,300 less needed in Sioux Falls

Formula: salary × (90.6 ÷ 95.8) = salary × 0.9457. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Housing Market

Midland, TX

Median Home Price
$331,000
Median Monthly Rent
$1,625
Housing Index
101.5
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.0×

Sioux Falls, SD

Median Home Price
$344,000
Median Monthly Rent
$1,300
Housing Index
77.6
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.1×

Midland has 23.5% lower housing costs compared to Sioux Falls.

Income & Job Market

Midland, TX

Median Household Income
$89,600
Per Capita Income
$51,100
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Population
132,950
Top Industries
EnergyOil & GasHealthcareManufacturingFinance

Sioux Falls, SD

Median Household Income
$82,500
Per Capita Income
$47,000
Unemployment Rate
2%
Population
192,517
Top Industries
FinanceHealthcareRetailManufacturingAgriculture

Affordability at a Glance

Income-to-rent ratio: higher is better (more income relative to housing costs).

Midland, TX
4.6×income-to-rent ratio

78% of income left after rent (median)

Sioux Falls, SD
5.3×income-to-rent ratio

81% of income left after rent (median)

Data Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Regional Price Parities 2024; U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics; Zillow Research.

Cost indices use 100 as the U.S. national average. Values above 100 indicate costs above the national average. Data is updated annually.

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for relocation or financial decisions.