New Berlin, WI 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.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 19). New Berlin leads in median household income ($94,769 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 40,260 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | R+12.7 |
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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
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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