Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Sioux Falls
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI48 | Sioux Falls, SD69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 69 |
| Affordability | 83 | 94 |
| Housing | 64 | 84 |
| Jobs | 13 | 79 |
| Safety | 25 | 53 |
| Climate | 57 | 64 |
| Amenities | 40 | 20 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,043 | $3,503 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,278 | $986 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $271,400 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $74,714 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Population | 197.8K | 197.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 84° / 7° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 223 |