Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota are close neighbors, but this study says they are not equal when it comes to being the best place to live.

I have personally spent a lot of time living, working, and vacationing in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota.

South Dakota Beats Minnesota And Iowa For 'Best States To Live'
South Dakota Beats Minnesota And Iowa For 'Best States To Live'
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They are three uniquely different states with lots to offer residents and visitors.

There is however a study by Top Agency on the “Best & Worst States To Live In” that shows that, according to their math, South Dakota is a better place to live than both Minnesota and Iowa.

South Dakota Beats Minnesota And Iowa For 'Best States To Live'
South Dakota Beats Minnesota And Iowa For 'Best States To Live'
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Top Agency compared all 50 states on 8 key dimensions: Affordability, Crime & Safety, Economy, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Opportunity, and Quality of Life.

Here's how Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota ranked in some of those categories...

Affordability:

  • South Dakota - #2
  • Iowa - #17
  • Minnesota - #42

Crime & Safety:

  • Iowa - #12
  • South Dakota - #23
  • Minnesota - #42

Economy:

  • Minnesota - #13
  • South Dakota - #17
  • Iowa - #23

Education:

  • South Dakota - #4
  • Iowa - #8
  • Minnesota - #12

Healthcare:

  • Minnesota - #10
  • Iowa - #24
  • South Dakota - #27

Quality of Life:

  • Minnesota - #16
  • Iowa - #29
  • South Dakota - #39

Opportunities:

  • South Dakota - #2
  • Minnesota - #36
  • Iowa - #43

Overall Rank:

  • South Dakota - #3
  • Iowa - #17
  • Minnesota #22
South Dakota Beats Minnesota And Iowa For 'Best States To Live'
South Dakota Beats Minnesota And Iowa For 'Best States To Live'
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You can see the full list of "Best & Worst Places To Live" at topagency.com.

Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants Within 90 Minutes of Sioux Falls

Veer off the beaten path. Take a road trip and try some favorite small-town eateries. Just by driving a few miles, you could find some delicious hidden gems.

From steaks to seafood, chislic to chicken, these are out-of-the-way unexpected finds that will make your taste buds tingle.

Here's a list of 14 Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants within 90 minutes of Sioux Falls.

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