Harrisburg, SD vs Tea, SD

Tea is moderately more affordable than Harrisburg, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Harrisburg scores 96 compared to 90 for Tea, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harrisburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrisburg is $1,349/month compared to $1,113/month in Tea — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tea has cheaper rent, Harrisburg actually has lower median home values ($281,400 vs $305,300).

Median household income in Harrisburg is $101,534 compared to $104,643 in Tea (-3%). Tea offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrisburg spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Tea.