Question 1

Is Akron or Sioux Falls cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Sioux Falls, SD is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $140/month less than in Akron, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,268/mo in Akron versus $1,156/mo in Sioux Falls.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Akron vs Sioux Falls?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $66,500/year before tax in Akron, OH and $60,000/year in Sioux Falls, SD — a difference of about $6,500. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Akron or Sioux Falls cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Sioux Falls, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $8,975/month in Akron and $8,617/month in Sioux Falls, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Akron or Sioux Falls?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Sioux Falls costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Akron61	Sioux Falls69
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,643	$3,503
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$8,975	$8,617
Salary for comfort	$66,500/yr	$60,000/yr
Typical rent	$1,268	$1,156
Median home value	$111,200	$271,400
Median household income	$48,544	$74,714
Unemployment	4.2%	2.0%
Housing score	69	84
Jobs score	68	79
Safety score	20	53
Climate score	71	64
Amenities score	35	20
Population	189.5K	197.6K
Summer high / winter low	83° / 20°	84° / 7°

Akron, OH vs Sioux Falls, SD