Harrold, SD vs New Effington, SD

New Effington is moderately more affordable than Harrold, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Harrold scores 57 compared to 52 for New Effington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harrold can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrold is $546/month compared to $525/month in New Effington — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Effington is more affordable at $56,700 median vs $104,200.

Median household income in Harrold is $51,250 compared to $48,558 in New Effington (+5.5%). The higher salaries in Harrold partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrold spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in New Effington.

Climate-wise, Harrold is notably warmer with an average of 47°F compared to 44°F in New Effington. New Effington receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 20.2" in Harrold.