Berkeley CA vs Sioux Falls SD — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Berkeley, CA

California · Population: 120,223

Median HH Income$108,558
Median Home Price$1,451,222
Unemployment6.0%
Bachelor's+75.0%

Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$333,043
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Berkeley

120,223

Sioux Falls

N/A

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Berkeley

N/A

Sioux Falls

N/A

Median Age

Berkeley

32.9

Sioux Falls

N/A

Foreign Born

Berkeley

21.3%

Sioux Falls

N/A

White

Berkeley

54.8%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Black

Berkeley

7.4%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Asian

Berkeley

20.7%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Hispanic

Berkeley

12.1%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Spanish at Home

Berkeley

N/A

Sioux Falls

N/A

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
Population	120,223	N/A	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	32.9	N/A	-
Foreign Born	21.3%	N/A	-
White	54.8%	N/A	-
Black	7.4%	N/A	-
Asian	20.7%	N/A	-
Hispanic	12.1%	N/A	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Berkeley

$108,558

Sioux Falls

N/A

Per Capita Income

Berkeley

$66,936

Sioux Falls

N/A

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Berkeley

$77,230

Berkeley +

Sioux Falls

$69,795

Unemployment Rate

Berkeley

6.0%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Poverty Rate

Berkeley

16.8%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Bachelor's Degree+

Berkeley

75.0%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
Median HH Income	$108,558	N/A	-
Per Capita Income	$66,936	N/A	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$77,230	$69,795	Berkeley +
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	N/A	-
Poverty Rate	16.8%	N/A	-
Bachelor's Degree+	75.0%	N/A	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Berkeley

$1,451,222

Sioux Falls

$333,043

Sioux Falls +

Homeownership Rate

Berkeley

43.3%

Sioux Falls

N/A

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$1,451,222	$333,043	Sioux Falls +
Homeownership Rate	43.3%	N/A	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Berkeley

503

Sioux Falls

405

Sioux Falls +

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Berkeley

2388

Sioux Falls

1873

Sioux Falls +

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	503	405	Sioux Falls +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	2388	1873	Sioux Falls +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Berkeley

22.2%

Berkeley +

Sioux Falls

36.9%

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Berkeley

7.4%

Berkeley +

Sioux Falls

10.5%

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Berkeley

18.1%

Sioux Falls

15.7%

Sioux Falls +

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Berkeley

6.1%

Berkeley +

Sioux Falls

8.9%

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Berkeley

18.1%

Berkeley +

Sioux Falls

19.8%

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Berkeley

8.0%

Berkeley +

Sioux Falls

13.9%

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	22.2%	36.9%	Berkeley +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	7.4%	10.5%	Berkeley +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	18.1%	15.7%	Sioux Falls +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	6.1%	8.9%	Berkeley +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	18.1%	19.8%	Berkeley +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	8.0%	13.9%	Berkeley +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Berkeley

58.1°F

Sioux Falls

45.0°F

Sioux Falls +

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Berkeley

26.7 in

Berkeley +

Sioux Falls

27.7 in

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	58.1°F	45.0°F	Sioux Falls +
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	26.7 in	27.7 in	Berkeley +

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Berkeley

7.9 µg/m³

Sioux Falls

7.3 µg/m³

Sioux Falls +

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Berkeley

75.0%

Sioux Falls

75.0%

Tie

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	7.9 µg/m³	7.3 µg/m³	Sioux Falls +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	75.0%	75.0%	Tie

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Berkeley

32.2 min

Sioux Falls

N/A

Metric	Berkeley, CA	Sioux Falls, SD	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	32.2 min	N/A	-

Which City is Right for You?

Sioux Falls offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $333,043. On public safety, Sioux Falls is safer with a violent crime rate of 405 per 100,000 residents, compared to 503 in Berkeley. Sioux Falls has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.3 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Berkeley scores better with a lower obesity rate of 22.2%.

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