Prairie City, SD Cost of Living


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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Perkins County / Prairie City / Zip Codes

Prairie City cost of living score
73.3
Less expensive
26.7% lower
than the US average
17.9% lower
than the South Dakota average
Prairie City, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.7% lower than the U.S. average and 17.9% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Prairie City, SD

Housing costs in Prairie City?
A typical home costs $141,700, which is 58.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.1% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prairie City costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.1% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Prairie City?
To live comfortably in Prairie City, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prairie City?
The cost of living in Prairie City, SD is relatively low compared to the rest of the country. Groceries, housing, utilities, and transportation are all reasonably priced. The average home in Prairie City has a median price of $110,000 with taxes and other costs adding up to an average of around $1,200 a month. Utilities such as electricity and water are usually fairly inexpensive compared to other states at around $100-$150 a month for both combined. Transportation is typically quite affordable as well with gas being around $2.50 per gallon on average. Shopping for necessities like groceries and clothing doesn’t break the bank either due to their relatively low prices. All things considered, those looking to move to or stay in Prairie City can find comfort in knowing that their budget will remain fairly secure despite any hikes in expense along the way.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrairie CitySouth DakotaUnited States
  73.389.3100.0
  91.497100
  143.1120.8100.0
  27.782.1100.0
  $141,700$268,000$338,100
  86.3%93.6%100.0%
  63.771.2100.0
  71.377.6100.0

   100=National Average

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