Hot Springs, SD vs Winner, SD

Winner is moderately more affordable than Hot Springs, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Hot Springs scores 71 compared to 67 for Winner, 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 Hot Springs is $854/month compared to $821/month in Winner — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winner is more affordable at $124,000 median vs $168,200.

Median household income in Hot Springs is $49,688 compared to $47,132 in Winner (+5.4%). 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, less than the 20.9% in Winner.