Zip 57001 (Alcester, SD) Cost of Living


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Alcester cost of living score
93.3
Less expensive
6.7% lower
than the US average
4.5% higher
than the South Dakota average
Alcester (zip 57001), South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Zip 57001 (Alcester, SD)

Housing costs in Alcester?
A typical home costs $226,900, which is 32.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.3% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alcester costs $900 per month, which is 1.1% cheaper than the national average of $910 and 3.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Alcester?
To live comfortably in Alcester (zip 57001), South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alcester?
The cost of living in 57001 Alcester, SD is relatively low compared to the rest of the country. According to Best Places, the cost of living index score in this zip code is 77.2, which is lower than both the national average (100) and South Dakota’s average (92.5). This means that goods and services are generally cheaper here than they are elsewhere in the country. Housing costs are particularly affordable at around $115,500 for a median home value, making it an attractive option for new residents looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlcesterSouth DakotaUnited States
  93.389.3100.0
  95.197100
  118.7120.8100.0
  59.182.1100.0
  $226,900$268,000$338,100
  90.0%93.6%100.0%
  73.371.2100.0
  96.677.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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