Huron, SD vs Vermillion, SD

Huron, SD and Vermillion, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Huron scores 70 while Vermillion scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Huron is $839/month compared to $728/month in Vermillion — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vermillion has cheaper rent, Huron actually has lower median home values ($164,700 vs $210,200).

Median household income in Huron is $51,556 compared to $52,815 in Vermillion (-2.4%). While Vermillion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huron spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Vermillion.