Kent, SD Cost of Living


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Kent cost of living score
80.4
Less expensive
19.6% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the South Dakota average
Kent, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Kent, SD

Housing costs in Kent?
A typical home costs $613,300, which is 81.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 128.8% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kent costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.2% more than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Kent?
To live comfortably in Kent, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $117,360 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kent?
The cost of living in Kent, South Dakota is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing costs are especially affordable, with the median home value estimated to be around $116,000 and monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment costing around $500. Groceries and transportation costs are also relatively inexpensive. Gas prices remain fairly stable throughout the year, and groceries tend to be moderate in cost. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to save money or live on a fixed budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKentSouth DakotaUnited States
  80.489.3100.0
  97.497100
  118.9120.8100.0
  48.182.1100.0
  $613,300$268,000$338,100
  92.7%93.6%100.0%
  66.971.2100.0
  86.077.6100.0

   100=National Average

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