Decatur, 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.
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 147). Decatur leads in walk score (60 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, GA | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.8 (#11) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 24,307 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,512 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $129,992 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 147 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+12.7 |
B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
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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