Buffalo Grove, 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.8 min). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 42,482 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+12.7 |
C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
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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