Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.5 min). Sioux Falls leads in school rating (7.6 vs 5.5). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | 5.5 | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+12.7 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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C
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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