Carthage, SD Cost of Living


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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Miner County / Carthage / Zip Codes

Carthage cost of living score
75.2
Less expensive
24.8% lower
than the US average
15.8% lower
than the South Dakota average
Carthage, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.8% lower than the U.S. average and 15.8% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Carthage, SD

Housing costs in Carthage?
A typical home costs $91,800, which is 72.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.7% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carthage costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.4% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Carthage?
To live comfortably in Carthage, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carthage?
Carthage, SD is an affordable place to live with a low cost of living. The median home value in Carthage is roughly $155,400, which is much lower than the national average. Additionally, the cost of living index in Carthage is slightly below 90, making it cheaper than most other cities in the country. Utilities are also reasonably priced, and the overall cost of groceries and other necessities remain relatively low. With such an affordable cost of living in Carthage, SD, it's no surprise that many people choose to call this small town their home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarthageSouth DakotaUnited States
  75.289.3100.0
  91.497100
  119.6120.8100.0
  16.682.1100.0
  $91,800$268,000$338,100
  95.7%93.6%100.0%
  71.771.2100.0
  83.977.6100.0

   100=National Average

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