Fulton, SD vs Stickney, SD

Fulton is moderately more affordable than Stickney, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Fulton scores 58 compared to 61 for Stickney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stickney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fulton is $458/month compared to $695/month in Stickney — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fulton has cheaper rent, Stickney actually has lower median home values ($99,400 vs $150,000).

Median household income in Fulton is $54,844 compared to $58,333 in Stickney (-6%). While Stickney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fulton spend roughly 10% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Stickney.