Northbrook, 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.
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 38). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 33,977 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+12.7 |
C+
77.2 Score
Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
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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