Clark, SD vs Wilmot, SD

Wilmot is moderately more affordable than Clark, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Clark scores 64 compared to 57 for Wilmot, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clark 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 $642/month in Wilmot — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmot is more affordable at $68,600 median vs $125,700.

Median household income in Clark is $49,464 compared to $61,563 in Wilmot (-19.7%). Wilmot offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clark spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Wilmot.