Hoboken, NJ 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 38). Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 37.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 57,010 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+12.7 |
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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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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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