Sioux Falls, SD vs West Allis, WI
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 Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
West Allis
76.9
#303 nationally
West Allis leads in walk score (60 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.1 min). Sioux Falls leads in median household income ($68,921 vs $64,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sioux Falls, SD | West Allis, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#452) | 76.9 (#303) |
| Population | 205,992 | 58,874 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,110 | $282,060 |
| Median Household Income | $68,921 | $64,888 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.7 | D+38.5 |
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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C
76.9 Score
West Allis, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,060
Population
58,874
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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