Gregory, SD vs Hot Springs, SD

Gregory is moderately more affordable than Hot Springs, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Gregory scores 63 compared to 71 for Hot Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hot Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gregory is $746/month compared to $854/month in Hot Springs — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gregory is more affordable at $105,600 median vs $168,200.

Median household income in Gregory is $47,629 compared to $49,688 in Hot Springs (-4.1%). Hot Springs does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gregory spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Hot Springs.

Climate-wise, Gregory is notably warmer with an average of 50.2°F compared to 43.2°F in Hot Springs. Hot Springs receives more rainfall at 19.8" per year compared to 19.5" in Gregory.