Sturgis, SD vs Winner, SD

Winner is moderately more affordable than Sturgis, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Sturgis scores 76 compared to 67 for Winner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sturgis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sturgis is $815/month compared to $821/month in Winner — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sturgis has cheaper rent, Winner actually has lower median home values ($124,000 vs $236,400).

Median household income in Sturgis is $51,101 compared to $47,132 in Winner (+8.4%). The higher salaries in Sturgis partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Sturgis spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Winner.