Lake Charles, LA 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.
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in median household income ($68,921 vs $54,761). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 37). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Charles, LA | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#371) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 79,633 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,355 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $54,761 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.6 | R+12.7 |
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76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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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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