Baltic, SD vs Summerset, SD

Baltic is moderately more affordable than Summerset, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Baltic scores 85 compared to 97 for Summerset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Summerset can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baltic is $1,116/month compared to $1,233/month in Summerset — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baltic is more affordable at $240,200 median vs $337,900.

Median household income in Baltic is $105,132 compared to $115,197 in Summerset (-8.7%). The higher salaries in Summerset partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Baltic spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Summerset.