Astoria, SD vs Emery, SD

Emery is moderately more affordable than Astoria, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 66 compared to 61 for Emery, 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 $619/month in Emery — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Emery has cheaper rent, Astoria actually has lower median home values ($103,400 vs $125,000).

Median household income in Astoria is $46,667 compared to $62,679 in Emery (-25.5%). Emery 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 11.9% in Emery.

Climate-wise, Emery is notably warmer with an average of 47.7°F compared to 43°F in Astoria. Astoria receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 21.1" in Emery.