Frederick, SD vs Montrose, SD

Frederick is moderately more affordable than Montrose, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Frederick scores 60 compared to 64 for Montrose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montrose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frederick is $719/month compared to $498/month in Montrose — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montrose has cheaper rent, Frederick actually has lower median home values ($83,100 vs $216,700).

Median household income in Frederick is $81,071 compared to $86,000 in Montrose (-5.7%). The higher salaries in Montrose partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Frederick spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, more than the 6.9% in Montrose.

Climate-wise, Montrose is notably warmer with an average of 47.4°F compared to 44°F in Frederick. Montrose receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 21.8" in Frederick.