Chester, SD vs Faulkton, SD

Faulkton is moderately more affordable than Chester, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 75 compared to 66 for Faulkton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $1,098/month compared to $860/month in Faulkton — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Faulkton is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $128,400.

Median household income in Chester is $67,417 compared to $68,672 in Faulkton (-1.8%). 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 Chester spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Faulkton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 44°F). Chester receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 21.8" in Faulkton.