Des Plaines, IL vs Sioux Falls, SD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 29.9 min). Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 38). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $68,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 58,010 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+12.7 |
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76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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