Iroquois, SD vs Lemmon, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lemmon is 15.4% cheaper than Iroquois. With a cost index of 57 vs 66, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lemmon to Iroquois should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Iroquois is $763/month compared to $631/month in Lemmon — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lemmon is more affordable at $79,700 median vs $138,500.

Median household income in Iroquois is $60,750 compared to $42,461 in Lemmon (+43.1%). While Iroquois is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Iroquois spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Lemmon.

Climate-wise, Iroquois is notably warmer with an average of 45.9°F compared to 42.3°F in Lemmon. Iroquois receives more rainfall at 23.3" per year compared to 14.3" in Lemmon.