Hot Springs, SD Cost of Living


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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Fall River County / Hot Springs / Zip Codes

Hot Springs cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
7.2% lower
than the South Dakota average
Hot Springs, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 7.2% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Hot Springs, SD

Housing costs in Hot Springs?
A typical home costs $252,900, which is 25.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.6% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hot Springs costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.5% more than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Hot Springs?
To live comfortably in Hot Springs, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $48,600 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hot Springs?
The cost of living in Hot Springs, SD is generally quite low. The area has some of the lowest prices for food and consumer items in the entire state. It is also one of the most affordable places to buy a home with median home prices being well below that of the national average. While housing costs are relatively low, transportation can be an issue due to limited public transportation options available in town. Additionally, health care can be somewhat pricey as there are only a few providers available in Hot Springs. Despite this, overall the cost of living in Hot Springs is very reasonable and provides a great quality of life for those who choose to reside here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHot SpringsSouth DakotaUnited States
  82.989.3100.0
  99.397100
  148.3120.8100.0
  77.282.1100.0
  $252,900$268,000$338,100
  96.4%93.6%100.0%
  66.771.2100.0
  73.477.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going  More

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Over 10 years ago

Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful  More

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This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic  More

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