Arlington, SD vs Beresford, SD

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Beresford, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 67 compared to 76 for Beresford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beresford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $836/month compared to $868/month in Beresford — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arlington is more affordable at $122,400 median vs $219,800.

Median household income in Arlington is $67,083 compared to $71,017 in Beresford (-5.5%). Beresford 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 Arlington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Beresford.

Climate-wise, Beresford is notably warmer with an average of 48.7°F compared to 43°F in Arlington. Beresford receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 22.7" in Arlington.