Dupree, SD vs Mission, SD

Mission is moderately more affordable than Dupree, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Dupree scores 59 compared to 55 for Mission, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dupree can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dupree is $705/month compared to $631/month in Mission — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mission is more affordable at $56,900 median vs $69,400.

Median household income in Dupree is $48,036 compared to $34,000 in Mission (+41.3%). While Dupree is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dupree spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Mission.

Climate-wise, Mission is notably warmer with an average of 49.1°F compared to 45.8°F in Dupree. Mission receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 16.1" in Dupree.