Manhattan, KS vs Sioux City, IA
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.
Manhattan
72.4
#897 nationally
Sioux City
78.7
#165 nationally
Manhattan leads in crime level (10.1 vs 15.2). Sioux City leads in median household income ($64,250 vs $55,316). Sioux City leads in cost of living index (89 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manhattan, KS | Sioux City, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#897) | 78.7 (#165) |
| Population | 53,682 | 85,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,307 | $204,472 |
| Median Household Income | $55,316 | $64,250 |
| Average Commute | 16 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 15.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.8 | R+23.0 |
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72.4 Score
Manhattan, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$298,307
Population
53,682
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C+
78.7 Score
Sioux City, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$204,472
Population
85,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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