Blackhawk, SD vs Madison, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Madison is 17.2% cheaper than Blackhawk. With a cost index of 74 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Madison to Blackhawk should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackhawk is $1,148/month compared to $874/month in Madison — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $191,400 median vs $243,700.

Median household income in Blackhawk is $69,934 compared to $62,180 in Madison (+12.5%). The higher salaries in Blackhawk partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackhawk spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 45.1°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 17.4" in Blackhawk.