Bison, SD vs Fairfax, SD

Fairfax is moderately more affordable than Bison, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Bison scores 66 compared to 61 for Fairfax, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bison is $943/month compared to $788/month in Fairfax — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfax is more affordable at $62,000 median vs $72,300.

Median household income in Bison is $62,273 compared to $66,875 in Fairfax (-6.9%). Fairfax offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bison spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Fairfax.

Climate-wise, Fairfax is notably warmer with an average of 50.2°F compared to 42.3°F in Bison. Fairfax receives more rainfall at 19.5" per year compared to 14.3" in Bison.