Clay County, SD Cost of Living


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Clay cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
9.0% lower
than the South Dakota average
Clay South Dak County, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.0% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Clay County, SD

Housing costs in Clay?
A typical home costs $234,600, which is 30.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.5% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clay costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.6% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Clay?
To live comfortably in Clay South Dak County, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clay?
Clay, SD County has an average cost of living that is 81.3, which is significantly lower than the US average cost of living at 100. This means that residents in Clay, SD County can expect to pay lower prices for goods and services than the national average. In addition, the median house value in Clay, SD County is $234600, which is much lower than the US average house value which is $338100. These two factors make Clay, SD County an attractive place to live for those seeking a lower cost of living and more affordable housing options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClaySouth DakotaUnited States
  81.389.3100.0
  97.197100
  118.7120.8100.0
  64.882.1100.0
  $234,600$268,000$338,100
  94.3%93.6%100.0%
  61.471.2100.0
  92.677.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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