Lincoln County, SD Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lincoln, South Dakota?
$5,490 / month
for a family, 1.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $65,880 for the year for a family.
$2,633 / month
for a single person, 44.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,600 for the year for a single person.

Lincoln cost of living score
95.6
Less expensive
4.4% lower
than the US average
7.1% higher
than the South Dakota average
Lincoln South Dak County, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.1% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Lincoln County, SD

Housing costs in Lincoln?
A typical home costs $343,600, which is 1.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.2% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lincoln costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.2% more than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Lincoln?
To live comfortably in Lincoln South Dak County, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $65,880 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lincoln?
The cost of living in Lincoln, SD County is below the national average. This makes it an attractive place to live for those who want to enjoy a relatively low-cost lifestyle. The median house value in Lincoln, SD County is $343,600 which is slightly higher than the US average of $338,100; however, when adjusted for the cost of living index in the area, this amount becomes more accessible. The Cost of Living Index (COLI) in Lincoln, SD County is 95.6 compared to the US average which is 100. Therefore, purchasing a home or renting an apartment in Lincoln could be more affordable than other areas across the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLincolnSouth DakotaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
  100.2  Unlock100.0
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  97.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$268,000$338,100
  92.0  Unlock100.0
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  96.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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