Fort Thompson, SD vs Hurley, SD

Fort Thompson is moderately more affordable than Hurley, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Fort Thompson scores 56 compared to 61 for Hurley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hurley 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 $675/month in Hurley — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Thompson is more affordable at $110,300 median vs $110,800.

Median household income in Fort Thompson is $45,313 compared to $76,429 in Hurley (-40.7%). While Hurley 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 10.6% in Hurley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.2°F vs 47.4°F). Hurley receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 20.4" in Fort Thompson.