Eagle Butte, SD vs Irene, SD

Eagle Butte is moderately more affordable than Irene, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Eagle Butte scores 55 compared to 62 for Irene, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Irene can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Butte is $628/month compared to $781/month in Irene — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Butte is more affordable at $51,500 median vs $87,100.

Median household income in Eagle Butte is $53,558 compared to $59,091 in Irene (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Irene partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Butte spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Irene.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 48.7°F). Irene receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 16.1" in Eagle Butte.