New Effington, SD vs Timber Lake, SD

New Effington is moderately more affordable than Timber Lake, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. New Effington scores 52 compared to 56 for Timber Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Timber Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Effington is $525/month compared to $567/month in Timber Lake — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Effington is more affordable at $56,700 median vs $83,600.

Median household income in New Effington is $48,558 compared to $58,000 in Timber Lake (-16.3%). While Timber Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Effington spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Timber Lake.