Fort Thompson, SD vs Hayti, SD

Fort Thompson is moderately more affordable than Hayti, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Fort Thompson scores 56 compared to 65 for Hayti, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayti can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Thompson is $515/month compared to $776/month in Hayti — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Thompson is more affordable at $110,300 median vs $116,400.

Median household income in Fort Thompson is $45,313 compared to $78,333 in Hayti (-42.2%). While Hayti is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Thompson spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Hayti.

Climate-wise, Fort Thompson is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 43°F in Hayti. Hayti receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 20.4" in Fort Thompson.