Sioux Falls, SD vs St. Michael, MN
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
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.8 min). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sioux Falls, SD | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#452) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 205,992 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,110 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $68,921 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.7 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Sioux Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.7 Score
St. Michael, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,515
Population
21,034
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$123,318
Midwest
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