Category: Accolades

With inflation driving up the cost of just about everything, it’s more important than ever to ensure living expenses fit within your budget, and renting affordability is a key factor to consider. Sioux Falls has risen to the top once again, ranked the 4th most affordable place to rent in America by WalletHub!

“To determine where renters can get the most bang for their buck, WalletHub compared more than 180 rental markets based on 21 key measures of rental attractiveness and quality of life,” the story releasing the findings says. “Our data set ranges from the difference between rental rates and mortgage payments to historical price changes, the cost of living and job availability.”

To see how other cities compared, check out the link below!

A move is a big consideration, and it’s one that doesn’t just affect you, but your family as well. For that reason, Fortune has compiled a list of the top 50 best places for families, and we’re excited that Sioux Falls has made the list as one of the best places for families, coming in at no. 35.

“In our analysis of nearly 1,900 cities across the country, the best places to live scored high on assets like health care, education, and resources for seniors—all of which can help fight isolation and build social ties. For the first time, this year’s list highlights the best place to live in each of the 50 states,” the article releasing the findings says.

To learn more about the methodology, to see which other cities made the list, and more, click the link below.

Retire better in Sioux Falls, SD

After spending decades working, your retirement is something you should enjoy. Fortunately, Forbes has done research to identify the top 25 places for retirement in 2023.

Sioux Falls is one of the best places to retire! With housing prices lower than the national median– $376,000– Sioux Falls is a great place to put down new roots. The study took into account quality of life indicators, factors that promote active retirement, and more.

“Accordingly, the Forbes Best Places to Retire In 2023 list aims to identify the top choices across the U.S. for high quality retirement living at an affordable price,” the article said.

See why Sioux Falls made the list at the link below.

Start your career in Sioux Falls

After four years of hard work and dedication, college graduation is a big moment to celebrate! But what comes next: finding a job, a new place to live, and starting a new phase of life can be intimidating.

Luckily, we know a city that’s a fantastic place to start a new chapter: Sioux Falls, SD, is the no. 5 best place for college grads according to Stacker.

“To be included, each metro needed a large share of residents with advanced degrees and a 2021 unemployment rate lower than or equal to the national average, which was 5.3%,” the article said. “Housing costs for young adults also had to be more affordable than the national average, measured as the ratio of the median income of households headed by people under 25 to the typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment. Metros were sorted by the median income of residents under 25, relative to the overall median income.”

See more about Sioux Falls’ ranking and how other cities compared!

The decision to retire can be a difficult one, but with the freedom to live your life to the fullest, why not retire somewhere that your life can be better than ever?

Well, South Dakota is one of those places! According to WalletHub, South Dakota is the 7th best place to retire for 2023.

“If retirement is still a big question mark for you because of finances, consider relocating to a state that lets you keep more money in your pocket without requiring a drastic lifestyle change,” the article releasing the findings says. “To determine the best states to retire, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Our analysis examines affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.”

See why SD scored highly at the link below!

Sioux Falls is one of the happiest cities in the country! That’s according to a new study conducted by WalletHub.

The researchers used three key dimensions to determine happiness in 182 of America’s largest cities: the 150 most populated cities in the country, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state.

“WalletHub drew upon the various findings of positive-psychology research in order to determine which among more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities is home to the happiest people in America,” the article releasing the findings says. “We examined each city based on 30 key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to average leisure time spent per day.”

To see the methods and how other cities stacked up, click the link below!

When it comes to picking a state that has the best business tax climate, South Dakota is always near the top! With no corporate or individual state income tax, it’s a great place to own a business. The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index revealed South Dakota is the second best state for business tax climate. Curious which other states are in the top ranks? Learn more at the link below.