Fairfield, SD Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fairfield, South Dakota?
$4,200 / month
for a family, 22.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,400 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Fairfield cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
13.7% lower
than the South Dakota average
Fairfield, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.7% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Fairfield, SD

Housing costs in Fairfield?
A typical home costs $263,800, which is 22.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.6% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfield costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.1% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Fairfield?
To live comfortably in Fairfield, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfield?
The cost of living in Fairfield, SD is quite reasonable. The median home value in the town has been reported at around $102,000, which is significantly lower than the average for South Dakota as a whole. Similarly, the median household income for Fairfield is $50,328 and is slightly lower than the state average. Groceries, healthcare costs, utilities and transportation are all generally affordable in Fairfield and provide good value for money. The town also offers a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues that are within budget for most households.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFairfieldSouth DakotaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
  98.0  Unlock100.0
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  46.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$268,000$338,100
  99.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.2100.0
  76.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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