Zip 57212 (Arlington, SD) Cost of Living


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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Kingsbury County / Arlington / Arlington (zip 57212)

Arlington cost of living score
76.2
Less expensive
23.8% lower
than the US average
14.7% lower
than the South Dakota average
Arlington (zip 57212), South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.7% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Zip 57212 (Arlington, SD)

Housing costs in Arlington?
A typical home costs $225,400, which is 33.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.9% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arlington 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 Arlington?
To live comfortably in Arlington (zip 57212), South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $43,200 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arlington?
Living in 57212 Arlington, SD has a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities. The median home cost is $129,100, which is lower than the national average. Taxes are also reasonable, with an effective total state and local tax rate of 6.8%. Groceries and other everyday items tend to be fairly affordable as well. Utility costs are among the lowest in the nation, averaging around $104 per month. Altogether, this makes Arlington a great place for people who are looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing access to essential conveniences and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesArlingtonSouth DakotaUnited States
  76.289.3100.0
  98.897100
  120.4120.8100.0
  69.282.1100.0
  $225,400$268,000$338,100
  87.3%93.6%100.0%
  74.471.2100.0
  79.677.6100.0

   100=National Average

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