Duluth, MN 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.
Duluth
74.5
#581 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in median household income ($68,921 vs $63,545). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 98). Duluth leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 17.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duluth, MN | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#581) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 87,680 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,370 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $63,545 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 16.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.7 | R+12.7 |
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74.5 Score
Duluth, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,370
Population
87,680
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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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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