Scenic, SD Cost of Living


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Scenic cost of living score
97.8
Less expensive
2.2% lower
than the US average
9.5% higher
than the South Dakota average
Scenic, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.5% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Scenic, SD

Housing costs in Scenic?
A typical home costs $318,100, which is 5.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.7% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scenic costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.9% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Scenic?
To live comfortably in Scenic, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $60,840 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scenic?
The cost of living in Scenic, SD is generally quite affordable. The town has a low unemployment rate and salaries are typically competitive for the area. Housing costs are lower than the national average, with median home prices around $150,000. Grocery costs tend to be on par or lower than other towns in the region as well. Utility costs also tend to be lower than most places due to milder weather for much of the year. Overall, the cost of living in Scenic, SD is quite affordable and allows for plenty of financial flexibility when it comes to budgeting for everyday expenditures.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScenicSouth DakotaUnited States
  97.889.3100.0
  104.197100
  147.0120.8100.0
  169.682.1100.0
  $318,100$268,000$338,100
  97.7%93.6%100.0%
  77.071.2100.0
  91.277.6100.0

   100=National Average

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