Royal Oak, 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.
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Royal Oak leads in walk score (57 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.7 min). Royal Oak leads in median household income ($92,799 vs $68,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Royal Oak, MI | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#111) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 57,452 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,493 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $92,799 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+12.7 |
C+
79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
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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