Artesian, SD vs Mount Vernon, SD

Mount Vernon is moderately more affordable than Artesian, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Artesian scores 61 compared to 56 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Artesian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Artesian is $725/month compared to $382/month in Mount Vernon — a 90% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Vernon has cheaper rent, Artesian actually has lower median home values ($87,000 vs $163,100).

Median household income in Artesian is $57,656 compared to $58,542 in Mount Vernon (-1.5%). Mount Vernon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Artesian spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 7.8% in Mount Vernon.

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