De Smet, SD vs Lennox, SD

De Smet is moderately more affordable than Lennox, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. De Smet scores 67 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 De Smet is $743/month compared to $925/month in Lennox — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Smet is more affordable at $155,900 median vs $210,800.

Median household income in De Smet is $60,139 compared to $76,477 in Lennox (-21.4%). While Lennox is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of De Smet spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Lennox.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.9°F vs 47.4°F). Lennox receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 23.3" in De Smet.