Marion, SD Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Marion, South Dakota?
$3,810 / month
for a family, 29.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,720 for the year for a family.
$2,233 / month
for a single person, 53.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,800 for the year for a single person.

Marion cost of living score
86.3
Less expensive
13.7% lower
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the South Dakota average
Marion, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Marion, SD

Housing costs in Marion?
A typical home costs $239,000, which is 29.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.8% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marion costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.8% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Marion?
To live comfortably in Marion, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marion?
The cost of living in Marion, SD is relatively low compared to many other places in the United States. The median listing price for homes in Marion is around $110,000, and the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is just under $700 per month. Additionally, groceries are very affordable in Marion with an index score of 83 out of a possible 100. This makes it easy for residents to stretch their dollar further than in many other cities. Combined with the fact that the unemployment rate in Marion is well below the national average, it's easy to see why people choose to live here.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMarionSouth DakotaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
  96.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock120.8100.0
  52.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$268,000$338,100
  95.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.2100.0
  79.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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