Lake Forest, 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.
Lake Forest
66.3
#1557 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Lake Forest leads in median household income ($202,153 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 18). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 34.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, IL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1557) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 19,354 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,246,873 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $202,153 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 34.5 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+12.7 |
D
66.3 Score
Lake Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,246,873
Population
19,354
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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