Pennington County, SD Cost of Living


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Pennington cost of living score
97.8
Less expensive
2.2% lower
than the US average
9.5% higher
than the South Dakota average
Pennington South Dak County, 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.

Pennington County, SD

Housing costs in Pennington?
A typical home costs $326,900, which is 3.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.0% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pennington costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.0% more than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Pennington?
To live comfortably in Pennington South Dak County, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $62,640 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pennington?
Pennington, SD County has a median house value of $326900, which is slightly lower than the national average of $338100. The cost of living in Pennington, SD County is also slightly lower than the US average at 97.8%. This means that things like groceries, housing, and transportation are generally less expensive in Pennington than elsewhere in the country. Overall, Pennington offers an affordable option for individuals and families looking to purchase a home and live comfortably in South Dakota.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPenningtonSouth DakotaUnited States
  97.889.3100.0
  100.697100
  147.0120.8100.0
  94.782.1100.0
  $326,900$268,000$338,100
  95.1%93.6%100.0%
  77.171.2100.0
  90.877.6100.0

   100=National Average

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