Verdict
Minneapolis leads on Educational Attainment, while Sioux Falls leads on Affordability, Safety, Livability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
MN
67
SD
73
✓ winsEducational Attainment
MN
83
✓ winsSD
66
Safety
MN
16
SD
58
✓ winsWeather
MN
—
SD
—
Livability
MN
56
SD
66
✓ winsFull Comparison
| Metric | Minneapolis | Sioux Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 426,877 | 193,401 |
| Median Income | $76,332 ✓ | $71,785 |
| Median Rent | $1,267 | $965 ✓ |
| Median Home Value | $328,700 | $250,000 ✓ |
| Median Age | 33 | 35 |
| HS Graduation | 91% | 93% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 54% ✓ | 37% |
| Broadband Access | 89% | 92% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 48% | 60% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 18 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 12.37 | 5.46 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 53.05 | 31.00 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | N/A | N/A |