Artesian, SD vs Wilmot, SD

Wilmot is moderately more affordable than Artesian, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Artesian scores 61 compared to 57 for Wilmot, 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 $642/month in Wilmot — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmot is more affordable at $68,600 median vs $87,000.

Median household income in Artesian is $57,656 compared to $61,563 in Wilmot (-6.3%). Wilmot 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 12.5% in Wilmot.