Sioux Falls, S.D., has been ranked a Top 100 Best Place to Live in 2026 by Livability!
“Our ‘Top 100’ is an annual data-driven collection of what we consider to be the best small to mid-size cities,” said Amanda Ellis, Livability.com Editor-in-Chief, in a news release. “As Americans face consistently evolving work dynamics and a desire for the best quality of life possible amidst inflation and uncertainty, our list celebrates places where people can more realistically build families, launch businesses and lead meaningful lives.”
We couldn’t agree more. From savings in cost of living to the quality of life our residents experience in Sioux Falls, we’ve always thought it was a great place to live.
“Sioux Falls stands out for its exceptional performance in the housing & cost of living, amenities and transportation categories, proving it is a place where people can actually afford to live, work and play,” the release said. “Additionally, Sioux Falls has the highest overall LivScore of any South Dakota city featured on this year’s list.”
To learn more about the ranking and to see how other cities compared, click ‘learn more’ below.