Arlington, SD vs Springfield, SD

Arlington, SD and Springfield, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Arlington scores 67 while Springfield scores 66 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 Arlington is $836/month compared to $802/month in Springfield — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Springfield has cheaper rent, Arlington actually has lower median home values ($122,400 vs $126,800).

Median household income in Arlington is $67,083 compared to $59,063 in Springfield (+13.6%). 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, less than the 16.3% in Springfield.