Cost of Living in Brandt, SD

With a cost of living index of 78, Brandt, SD is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the South Dakota state average of 74. Brandt is a small community of 100 residents.

The median household income in Brandt is $58,036, which is 23% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Brandt. The area sees an average annual temperature of 43°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 15°F. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches spread over roughly 96 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.