Fort Thompson, SD vs Iroquois, SD

Fort Thompson is moderately more affordable than Iroquois, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Fort Thompson scores 56 compared to 66 for Iroquois, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Iroquois 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 $763/month in Iroquois — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Thompson is more affordable at $110,300 median vs $138,500.

Median household income in Fort Thompson is $45,313 compared to $60,750 in Iroquois (-25.4%). While Iroquois 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, less than the 15.1% in Iroquois.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.2°F vs 45.9°F). Iroquois receives more rainfall at 23.3" per year compared to 20.4" in Fort Thompson.