Gillette, WY 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.
Gillette
75.9
#405 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 22). Gillette leads in median household income ($90,415 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gillette, WY | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#405) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 33,496 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,551 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $90,415 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+76.8 | R+12.7 |
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75.9 Score
Gillette, WY
Small Wyoming city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,551
Population
33,496
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
West
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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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