Artesian, SD vs Ward, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Artesian is 28.1% cheaper than Ward. With a cost index of 61 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Artesian to Ward should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Artesian are $87,000 compared to $155,800 in Ward, a 44% gap.

Median household income in Artesian is $57,656 compared to $87,788 in Ward (-34.3%). While Ward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.