Freeman, SD vs Lead, SD

Freeman is moderately more affordable than Lead, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Freeman scores 68 compared to 73 for Lead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lead can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeman is $741/month compared to $844/month in Lead — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeman is more affordable at $171,300 median vs $192,800.

Median household income in Freeman is $60,114 compared to $57,348 in Lead (+4.8%). Freeman offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeman spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Lead.

Climate-wise, Freeman is notably warmer with an average of 48.7°F compared to 41.1°F in Lead. Lead receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 28.7" in Freeman.