Hot Springs, SD vs Tea, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hot Springs is 21.1% cheaper than Tea. With a cost index of 71 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hot Springs to Tea should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hot Springs is $854/month compared to $1,113/month in Tea — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hot Springs is more affordable at $168,200 median vs $305,300.

Median household income in Hot Springs is $49,688 compared to $104,643 in Tea (-52.5%). While Tea is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hot Springs spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Tea.