Madison Heights, MI 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.
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24 min). Sioux Falls leads in median household income ($68,921 vs $63,224).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison Heights, MI | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#100) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 28,238 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,737 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $63,224 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+12.7 |
C+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
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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