Mount Vernon, NY 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 Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 36.9 min). Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Vernon, NY | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1739) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 71,168 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,799 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $75,511 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 36.9 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | R+12.7 |
D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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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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