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, MI52 | Sioux Falls, SD62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 62 |
| Affordability | 83 | 94 |
| Housing | 65 | 82 |
| Jobs | 52 | 56 |
| Safety | 12 | 60 |
| Climate | 55 | 33 |
| Amenities | 40 | 19 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $3,575 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,383 | $1,128 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $271,400 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $74,714 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 197.8K | 197.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 84° / 7° |
| Sunny days / yr | 158 | 0 |