Flandreau, SD vs Lake Andes, SD

Lake Andes is moderately more affordable than Flandreau, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Flandreau scores 63 compared to 58 for Lake Andes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flandreau 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 $743/month in Lake Andes — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flandreau has cheaper rent, Lake Andes actually has lower median home values ($46,700 vs $130,800).

Median household income in Flandreau is $56,458 compared to $45,714 in Lake Andes (+23.5%). While Flandreau is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flandreau spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Lake Andes.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 47.7°F). Flandreau receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 21.1" in Lake Andes.