Arlington, SD vs Flandreau, SD

Flandreau is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 67 compared to 63 for Flandreau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington 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 $689/month in Flandreau — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flandreau has cheaper rent, Arlington actually has lower median home values ($122,400 vs $130,800).

Median household income in Arlington is $67,083 compared to $56,458 in Flandreau (+18.8%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Flandreau.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43°F vs 45.1°F). Flandreau receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 22.7" in Arlington.