Colman, SD vs Lennox, SD

Colman is moderately more affordable than Lennox, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Colman scores 72 compared to 77 for Lennox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lennox can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colman is $728/month compared to $925/month in Lennox — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Colman has cheaper rent, Lennox actually has lower median home values ($210,800 vs $227,600).

Median household income in Colman is $73,000 compared to $76,477 in Lennox (-4.5%). The higher salaries in Lennox partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Colman spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 14.5% in Lennox.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 47.4°F). Colman receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 27.8" in Lennox.