Dell Rapids, SD vs Tea, SD

Dell Rapids is moderately more affordable than Tea, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Dell Rapids scores 83 compared to 90 for Tea, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tea 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 $1,113/month in Tea — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dell Rapids is more affordable at $284,400 median vs $305,300.

Median household income in Dell Rapids is $101,250 compared to $104,643 in Tea (-3.2%). Tea 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 Dell Rapids spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Tea.