Huron, SD vs Yankton, SD

Huron, SD and Yankton, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Huron scores 70 while Yankton scores 72 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 $780/month in Yankton — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yankton has cheaper rent, Huron actually has lower median home values ($164,700 vs $202,300).

Median household income in Huron is $51,556 compared to $69,071 in Yankton (-25.4%). While Yankton 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 13.6% in Yankton.