Astoria, SD vs Bowdle, SD

Bowdle is moderately more affordable than Astoria, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 66 compared to 60 for Bowdle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Astoria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Astoria is $850/month compared to $693/month in Bowdle — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bowdle is more affordable at $95,600 median vs $103,400.

Median household income in Astoria is $46,667 compared to $55,875 in Bowdle (-16.5%). Bowdle offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Astoria spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Bowdle.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43°F vs 41.9°F). Astoria receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 19.9" in Bowdle.