Olathe, KS 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.
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 30). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Olathe, KS | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#662) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 147,461 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,222 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $108,077 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+12.7 |
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73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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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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