Irene, SD vs Roslyn, SD

Roslyn is moderately more affordable than Irene, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Irene scores 62 compared to 55 for Roslyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Irene can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Irene is $781/month compared to $558/month in Roslyn — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roslyn is more affordable at $77,100 median vs $87,100.

Median household income in Irene is $59,091 compared to $44,375 in Roslyn (+33.2%). While Irene is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Irene spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Roslyn.