Lead, SD vs Worthing, SD

Lead is moderately more affordable than Worthing, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Lead scores 73 compared to 81 for Worthing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worthing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lead is $844/month compared to $1,053/month in Worthing — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lead is more affordable at $192,800 median vs $214,000.

Median household income in Lead is $57,348 compared to $91,250 in Worthing (-37.2%). While Worthing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lead spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Worthing.