Blackhawk, SD vs Sturgis, SD

Sturgis is moderately more affordable than Blackhawk, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Blackhawk scores 86 compared to 76 for Sturgis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blackhawk 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 $815/month in Sturgis — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgis is more affordable at $236,400 median vs $243,700.

Median household income in Blackhawk is $69,934 compared to $51,101 in Sturgis (+36.9%). While Blackhawk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackhawk spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Sturgis.