Hurley, SD vs Marion, SD

Hurley is moderately more affordable than Marion, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Hurley scores 61 compared to 70 for Marion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hurley is $675/month compared to $811/month in Marion — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hurley is more affordable at $110,800 median vs $167,400.

Median household income in Hurley is $76,429 compared to $72,969 in Marion (+4.7%). Hurley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hurley spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Marion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 47.4°F). Marion receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 27.8" in Hurley.