Hot Springs, SD vs Lemmon, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lemmon is 24.7% cheaper than Hot Springs. With a cost index of 57 vs 71, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lemmon to Hot Springs should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hot Springs is $854/month compared to $631/month in Lemmon — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lemmon is more affordable at $79,700 median vs $168,200.

Median household income in Hot Springs is $49,688 compared to $42,461 in Lemmon (+17%). The higher salaries in Hot Springs partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hot Springs spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Lemmon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.2°F vs 42.3°F). Hot Springs receives more rainfall at 19.8" per year compared to 14.3" in Lemmon.