Delaware, SD Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Delaware, South Dakota?
$7,560 / month
for a family, 40.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $90,720 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Delaware cost of living score
95.6
Less expensive
4.4% lower
than the US average
7.1% higher
than the South Dakota average
Delaware, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.1% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Delaware, SD

Housing costs in Delaware?
A typical home costs $473,000, which is 39.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 76.5% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Delaware costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.8% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Delaware?
To live comfortably in Delaware, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $90,720 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Delaware?
Delaware, SD has an affordable cost of living compared to many other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, Delaware's cost of living index is 91.77, which is lower than the USA average of 100. Housing is particularly affordable at a median price of $125,000 for a three-bedroom house. The state sales tax rate of 4% and a local sales tax rate of 2% are also quite low compared to other parts of the United States. While prices for groceries and utilities may be higher than some other states, the overall cost of living in Delaware still remains very reasonable and manageable for most people.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDelawareSouth DakotaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
  98.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock120.8100.0
  96.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$268,000$338,100
  92.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.2100.0
  96.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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