Fort Thompson, SD vs Ramona, SD

Fort Thompson is moderately more affordable than Ramona, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Fort Thompson scores 56 compared to 59 for Ramona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ramona 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 $663/month in Ramona — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Thompson has cheaper rent, Ramona actually has lower median home values ($92,900 vs $110,300).

Median household income in Fort Thompson is $45,313 compared to $76,042 in Ramona (-40.4%). While Ramona 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 10.5% in Ramona.