Fort Thompson, SD vs Langford, SD

Fort Thompson, SD and Langford, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Fort Thompson scores 56 while Langford scores 58 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Thompson is $515/month compared to $592/month in Langford — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Thompson has cheaper rent, Langford actually has lower median home values ($105,800 vs $110,300).

Median household income in Fort Thompson is $45,313 compared to $74,063 in Langford (-38.8%). While Langford 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 9.6% in Langford.

Climate-wise, Fort Thompson is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 44°F in Langford. Langford receives more rainfall at 21.8" per year compared to 20.4" in Fort Thompson.