Dakota, SD Cost of Living


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Dakota cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
6.8% higher
than the South Dakota average
Dakota, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.8% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Dakota, SD

Housing costs in Dakota?
A typical home costs $181,900, which is 46.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.1% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dakota costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.6% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Dakota?
To live comfortably in Dakota, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dakota?
The cost of living in Dakota, SD is relatively low compared to other US cities. The median home price is typically around $130,000 and the unemployment rate is projected to be slightly lower than the national average. Additionally, utilities are quite affordable and groceries tend to cost about the same as in other parts of the country. Overall, Dakota is a great place for those looking for an affordable place to live that still offers plenty of amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDakotaSouth DakotaUnited States
  95.489.3100.0
  99.397100
  146.2120.8100.0
  44.882.1100.0
  $181,900$268,000$338,100
  86.0%93.6%100.0%
  83.171.2100.0
  81.977.6100.0

   100=National Average

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