Alabaster, AL 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.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 10). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 32 min). Alabaster leads in median household income ($89,423 vs $68,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 34,107 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+12.7 |
C
74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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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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