Sioux City, IA vs Terrell, TX
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.
Sioux City
78.7
#165 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 15.2). Sioux City leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.7 min). Sioux City leads in cost of living index (89 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sioux City, IA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.7 (#165) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 85,727 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,472 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $64,250 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Sioux City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.7 Score
Sioux City, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$204,472
Population
85,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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