Port Arthur, TX 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.
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in median household income ($68,921 vs $45,357). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 23 min). Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Port Arthur, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#224) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 55,547 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $125,021 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $45,357 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+12.7 |
C+
77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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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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