Sioux City, IA vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Sioux City
78.7
#165 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Sioux City leads in walk score (40 vs 9). Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 15.2). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $64,250).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sioux City, IA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.7 (#165) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 85,727 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,472 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $64,250 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 15.2 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | D+23.4 |
C+
78.7 Score
Sioux City, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$204,472
Population
85,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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