Wellington, SD Cost of Living


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Wellington cost of living score
90.7
Less expensive
9.3% lower
than the US average
1.6% higher
than the South Dakota average
Wellington, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.3% lower than the U.S. average and 1.6% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Wellington, SD

Housing costs in Wellington?
A typical home costs $435,100, which is 28.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.4% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wellington costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $910.

Can I afford Wellington?
To live comfortably in Wellington, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $83,520 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wellington?
Wellington, South Dakota is a great place to live, with an affordable cost of living. According to BestPlaces.net, the cost of living in Wellington is 8% lower than the national average. This means that goods and services are more affordable here than in other parts of the country. Additionally, housing costs are much lower than in many other locations across the United States; in fact, those looking to buy a home can find median sale prices for homes at just over $90,000. With its low cost of living and easy access to amenities such as shopping, dining, schools, parks and more, Wellington is an ideal location for those who want to live affordably without sacrificing convenience or comfort.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWellingtonSouth DakotaUnited States
  90.789.3100.0
  101.197100
  102.5120.8100.0
  75.182.1100.0
  $435,100$268,000$338,100
  94.9%93.6%100.0%
  76.471.2100.0
  93.677.6100.0

   100=National Average

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