Mount Prospect, 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.3 min). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $68,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 54,298 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+12.7 |
C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
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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