Sioux Falls, SD vs Washington, DC
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
Washington
66.2
#1580 nationally
Washington leads in walk score (98 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 181). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sioux Falls, SD | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#452) | 66.2 (#1580) |
| Population | 205,992 | 678,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,110 | $576,796 |
| Median Household Income | $68,921 | $101,722 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 98 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 25.4 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.7 | D+86.1 |
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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D
66.2 Score
Washington, DC
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$576,796
Population
678,972
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
98
Northeast
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