Alexandria, SD vs Pickstown, SD

Alexandria is moderately more affordable than Pickstown, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Alexandria scores 67 compared to 77 for Pickstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pickstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexandria is $714/month compared to $775/month in Pickstown — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alexandria is more affordable at $168,300 median vs $271,400.

Median household income in Alexandria is $92,500 compared to $94,375 in Pickstown (-2%). Pickstown does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexandria spend roughly 9.3% of their income on rent, less than the 9.9% in Pickstown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 47.7°F). Pickstown receives more rainfall at 21.1" per year compared to 21.1" in Alexandria.