Clark, SD vs Hot Springs, SD

Clark is moderately more affordable than Hot Springs, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Clark scores 64 compared to 71 for Hot Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hot Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clark is $738/month compared to $854/month in Hot Springs — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clark is more affordable at $125,700 median vs $168,200.

Median household income in Clark is $49,464 compared to $49,688 in Hot Springs (-0.5%). Hot Springs does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clark spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Hot Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43°F vs 43.2°F). Clark receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 19.8" in Hot Springs.