Sioux Falls, SD vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 15). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sioux Falls, SD | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#452) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 205,992 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,110 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $68,921 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.7 | R+6.1 |
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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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C
75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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