Shelby, SD Cost of Living


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Shelby cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
12.2% lower
than the South Dakota average
Shelby, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 12.2% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Shelby, SD

Housing costs in Shelby?
A typical home costs $253,500, which is 25.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.4% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shelby costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.0% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Shelby?
To live comfortably in Shelby, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $48,600 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shelby?
Shelby, SD has a very low cost of living compared to other parts of the United States. The median home price in Shelby is only $90,000 and according to Sperling’s Best Places, Shelby has an overall cost of living index that is 8% lower than the national average. This makes it a great place for people looking to save money while still maintaining a high quality of life. Additionally, groceries and utility costs are both below the national averages as well. With such low prices, it's easy to see why so many people are drawn to Shelby as an affordable place to live and raise their families.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShelbySouth DakotaUnited States
  78.489.3100.0
  10397100
  104.5120.8100.0
  69.882.1100.0
  $253,500$268,000$338,100
  90.5%93.6%100.0%
  58.571.2100.0
  91.377.6100.0

   100=National Average

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