St. Francis, SD vs Wagner, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wagner is 16% cheaper than St. Francis. With a cost index of 64 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wagner to St. Francis should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

Renters will find that St. Francis has a median rent of $572/month while Wagner comes in at $711/month, a 20% difference.

Median household income in St. Francis is $45,417 compared to $47,137 in Wagner (-3.6%). Wagner offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Francis spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Wagner.