Mesquite, 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.
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 32.1 min). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 35). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 147,317 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+12.7 |
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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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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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