Stickney, SD vs Wessington Springs, SD

Wessington Springs is moderately more affordable than Stickney, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Stickney scores 61 compared to 53 for Wessington Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stickney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stickney is $695/month compared to $461/month in Wessington Springs — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wessington Springs is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $99,400.

Median household income in Stickney is $58,333 compared to $46,750 in Wessington Springs (+24.8%). While Stickney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stickney spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Wessington Springs.