Astoria, SD vs Sherman, SD

Astoria is moderately more affordable than Sherman, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 66 compared to 73 for Sherman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherman 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 $1,125/month in Sherman — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Astoria has cheaper rent, Sherman actually has lower median home values ($91,000 vs $103,400).

Median household income in Astoria is $46,667 compared to $46,875 in Sherman (-0.4%). Sherman does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Astoria spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, less than the 28.8% in Sherman.