Sioux Falls, SD vs Southlake, TX
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 Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 15). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sioux Falls, SD | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#452) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 205,992 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,110 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $68,921 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 0.9 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.7 | R+5.1 |
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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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D+
69.3 Score
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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