Arlington, TX 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.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 26.9 min). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 101). Arlington leads in median household income ($71,736 vs $68,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 398,431 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+12.7 |
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70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
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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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