Sioux Falls, South Dakota
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.50 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.57 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,289, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Sioux Falls's cost-of-living index of 78 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.50
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,289
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
13.6¢
per kWh · ~$122/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$76,074
28.4% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.86 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.80 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.35 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.89 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.67 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.75 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.10 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.22 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.76 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.63 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.21 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.55 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.51 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.59 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.32 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.75 | $4.86 | +29.6% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.17 | $7.80 | +26.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.18 | $6.35 | +22.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.42 | $1.89 | +33.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.68 | $4.67 | +26.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.75 | $10.75 | +38.7% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.57 | $5.10 | +42.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.22 | +11.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.19 | $4.76 | +13.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.03 | $2.63 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.69 | $2.21 | +30.8% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.17 | $7.55 | +46.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.68 | $4.51 | +22.6% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.29 | $5.59 | +30.3% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.54 | $8.32 | +50.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$17.40
Monthly Spend
$279.41
+3.46% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.29
$10.14
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.10
$10.95
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.61
$11.36
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.37
$4.68
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Average 1BR: $1,057/mo · 2BR: $1,521/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
139k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,252
$65k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$76k
household median
Employment by Sector — Sioux Falls
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$56k/yr
~$75k/yr
~$25k/yr
~$85k/yr
~$61k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 46099
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,757/wk · $91k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$483/wk · $25k/yr
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