St. Lawrence, SD vs Ward, SD

St. Lawrence is moderately more affordable than Ward, with a 7% lower cost of living index. St. Lawrence scores 78 compared to 84 for Ward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ward can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in St. Lawrence are $83,800 compared to $155,800 in Ward, a 46% gap.

Median household income in St. Lawrence is $42,813 compared to $87,788 in Ward (-51.2%). While Ward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.