| | Hot Springs, SD | Taos, NM | United States |
| Overall | 82.9 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.3 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Health | 148.3 | 84.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 77.2 | 114.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $252,900 | $386,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,640.0% | 10,570.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 66.7 | 73.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 73.4 | 97.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Hot Springs 
3 Reviews
We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going More
Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful More
This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic More
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I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime.
New Mexico is a favorite.
Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.)
This More
Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other More
Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it More
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