Laurel, MD 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.

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

vs

Sioux Falls

75.5

#452 nationally

Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Sioux Falls, SD
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 75.5 (#452)
Population 29,400 205,992
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $336,110
Median Household Income $92,035 $68,921
Average Commute 33.5 min 17.8 min
Walk Score 53 38
Crime Level 10.8 Moderate-Low
School Rating N/A 7.6
Cost of Living Index 125 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+12.7
Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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Sioux Falls, SD
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+

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