Flandreau, SD vs Hot Springs, SD

Flandreau is moderately more affordable than Hot Springs, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Flandreau scores 63 compared to 71 for Hot Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hot Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flandreau is $689/month compared to $854/month in Hot Springs — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Flandreau is more affordable at $130,800 median vs $168,200.

Median household income in Flandreau is $56,458 compared to $49,688 in Hot Springs (+13.6%). Flandreau offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Flandreau spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Hot Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 43.2°F). Flandreau receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 19.8" in Hot Springs.