Blackhawk, SD vs Piedmont, SD

Blackhawk is moderately more affordable than Piedmont, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Blackhawk scores 86 compared to 91 for Piedmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Piedmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackhawk is $1,148/month compared to $1,176/month in Piedmont — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackhawk is more affordable at $243,700 median vs $290,100.

Median household income in Blackhawk is $69,934 compared to $52,730 in Piedmont (+32.6%). Blackhawk offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackhawk spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Piedmont.

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