Flandreau, SD vs Madison, SD

Flandreau is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Flandreau scores 63 compared to 74 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison 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 $874/month in Madison — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Flandreau is more affordable at $130,800 median vs $191,400.

Median household income in Flandreau is $56,458 compared to $62,180 in Madison (-9.2%). The higher salaries in Madison partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Flandreau spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Madison.

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