Rutherford, NJ 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.
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 33.5 min). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $68,921). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rutherford, NJ | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1075) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 18,852 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,911 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $128,576 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+12.7 |
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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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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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