Richardson, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 23.7 min). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 117,435 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+12.7 |
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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