Lemmon, SD vs White, SD

Lemmon is moderately more affordable than White, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Lemmon scores 57 compared to 64 for White, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of White can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lemmon is $631/month compared to $675/month in White — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lemmon is more affordable at $79,700 median vs $141,700.

Median household income in Lemmon is $42,461 compared to $63,125 in White (-32.7%). While White 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 12.8% in White.