Plainfield, 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.
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 33.9 min). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, IL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#535) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 47,448 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,279 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $143,064 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+12.7 |
C
74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
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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