Lemmon, SD vs Milbank, SD

Lemmon, SD and Milbank, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Lemmon scores 57 while Milbank scores 59 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 Lemmon is $631/month compared to $480/month in Milbank — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milbank has cheaper rent, Lemmon actually has lower median home values ($79,700 vs $161,300).

Median household income in Lemmon is $42,461 compared to $58,462 in Milbank (-27.4%). While Milbank is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lemmon spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in Milbank.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.3°F vs 43°F). Milbank receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 14.3" in Lemmon.