Gayville, SD vs Howard, SD

Gayville, SD and Howard, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Gayville scores 56 while Howard scores 55 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 Gayville is $533/month compared to $516/month in Howard — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howard is more affordable at $93,200 median vs $98,800.

Median household income in Gayville is $85,000 compared to $54,792 in Howard (+55.1%). While Gayville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gayville spend roughly 7.5% of their income on rent, less than the 11.3% in Howard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 47.7°F). Gayville receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 21.1" in Howard.