Dell Rapids, SD vs Sturgis, SD

Sturgis is moderately more affordable than Dell Rapids, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Dell Rapids scores 83 compared to 76 for Sturgis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dell Rapids can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dell Rapids is $919/month compared to $815/month in Sturgis — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgis is more affordable at $236,400 median vs $284,400.

Median household income in Dell Rapids is $101,250 compared to $51,101 in Sturgis (+98.1%). While Dell Rapids is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dell Rapids spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Sturgis.