Gem, SD Cost of Living


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Gem cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
12.2% lower
than the South Dakota average
Gem, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 12.2% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Gem, SD

Housing costs in Gem?
A typical home costs $433,700, which is 28.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.8% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gem costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.3% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Gem?
To live comfortably in Gem, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $83,160 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gem?
The cost of living in Gem, SD is quite reasonable. The median home cost is just over $120,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. Additionally, the annual household income for the city is around $35,000. This helps keep living costs low and makes it a great choice for those on a budget. Gas prices are also generally quite low compared to other parts of the country. Combined with its close proximity to larger cities such as Sioux Falls and Minneapolis, there are plenty of opportunities for work and recreation nearby without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGemSouth DakotaUnited States
  78.489.3100.0
  99.597100
  104.5120.8100.0
  53.982.1100.0
  $433,700$268,000$338,100
  92.8%93.6%100.0%
  58.671.2100.0
  91.477.6100.0

   100=National Average

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