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Cost of Living in Dallas, SD

Population: 102 | South Dakota

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Dallas is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
25
Home Values
90
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Dallas, SD: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 78, Dallas, SD is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the South Dakota state average of 74. Dallas is a small community of 102 residents.

The median household income in Dallas is $62,813, which is 16% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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 Dallas. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.2°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 27°F. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches spread over roughly 88 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$62,813
vs US Median ($75,149)
-16%

Housing

Median Home Value
$77,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$443/mo

Climate in Dallas

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

50.2°F
Avg Temperature
19.5"
Rainfall / Year
88d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 35 39 50 60 71 82 90 87 79 64 49 37
Avg °F 25 28 38 48 59 70 77 75 66 52 38 28
Low °F 15 17 26 36 47 58 64 62 53 39 27 18
Rain" 0.2 0.3 0.8 2.1 3.4 3.7 2.4 2.5 1.8 1.5 0.4 0.3

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