Centerville, SD vs Elk Point, SD

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Elk Point, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 64 compared to 74 for Elk Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elk Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $730/month compared to $801/month in Elk Point — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centerville is more affordable at $123,600 median vs $228,400.

Median household income in Centerville is $58,438 compared to $83,250 in Elk Point (-29.8%). While Elk Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centerville spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Elk Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 48.4°F). Elk Point receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 28.7" in Centerville.