Emery, SD vs Mission, SD

Mission is moderately more affordable than Emery, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Emery scores 61 compared to 55 for Mission, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Emery is $619/month compared to $631/month in Mission — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Emery has cheaper rent, Mission actually has lower median home values ($56,900 vs $125,000).

Median household income in Emery is $62,679 compared to $34,000 in Mission (+84.4%). While Emery is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Emery spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Mission.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 49.1°F). Emery receives more rainfall at 21.1" per year compared to 20.9" in Mission.