Alton, IL 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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in median household income ($68,921 vs $49,439). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 23.4 min). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 92).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 25,006 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+12.7 |
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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