Fairfax, SD Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fairfax, South Dakota?
$1,140 / month
for a family, 78.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $13,680 for the year for a family.
$1,933 / month
for a single person, 59.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,200 for the year for a single person.

Fairfax cost of living score
70.2
Less expensive
29.8% lower
than the US average
21.4% lower
than the South Dakota average
Fairfax, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.8% lower than the U.S. average and 21.4% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Fairfax, SD

Housing costs in Fairfax?
A typical home costs $70,600, which is 79.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 73.7% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfax costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.3% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Fairfax?
To live comfortably in Fairfax, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $13,680 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfax?
The cost of living in Fairfax Town, SD is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. Although the median household income is slightly below the national average, there are still many affordable housing options available throughout the town. Groceries and other everyday items can also be purchased at prices that are lower than the national average. The overall cost of living in Fairfax Town is quite attractive, with some estimates showing it to be more than 20% below the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFairfaxSouth DakotaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
  95.9  Unlock100.0
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  17.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$268,000$338,100
  99.2  Unlock100.0
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  67.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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