Aberdeen, SD vs Vermillion, SD

Aberdeen, SD and Vermillion, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Aberdeen scores 72 while Vermillion scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $783/month compared to $728/month in Vermillion — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vermillion has cheaper rent, Aberdeen actually has lower median home values ($205,500 vs $210,200).

Median household income in Aberdeen is $63,715 compared to $52,815 in Vermillion (+20.6%). While Aberdeen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Vermillion.