Lennox, SD vs Marion, SD

Marion is moderately more affordable than Lennox, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Lennox scores 77 compared to 70 for Marion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lennox can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lennox is $925/month compared to $811/month in Marion — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $167,400 median vs $210,800.

Median household income in Lennox is $76,477 compared to $72,969 in Marion (+4.8%). Lennox does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lennox spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Marion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 47.4°F). Marion receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 27.8" in Lennox.