Blunt, SD vs Faulkton, SD

Faulkton is moderately more affordable than Blunt, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Blunt scores 71 compared to 66 for Faulkton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blunt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blunt is $888/month compared to $860/month in Faulkton — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Faulkton is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $152,500.

Median household income in Blunt is $62,031 compared to $68,672 in Faulkton (-9.7%). Faulkton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blunt spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Faulkton.

Climate-wise, Blunt is notably warmer with an average of 47°F compared to 44°F in Faulkton. Faulkton receives more rainfall at 21.8" per year compared to 20.2" in Blunt.