Humboldt, SD vs Wagner, SD

Wagner is moderately more affordable than Humboldt, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Humboldt scores 70 compared to 64 for Wagner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Humboldt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humboldt is $713/month compared to $711/month in Wagner — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wagner is more affordable at $129,200 median vs $209,200.

Median household income in Humboldt is $97,292 compared to $47,137 in Wagner (+106.4%). While Humboldt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Humboldt spend roughly 8.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Wagner.