Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 144). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 57,945 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+12.7 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Sioux Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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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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