Mitchell, SD Cost Of Living
Mitchell's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In South Dakota
In America
What is the cost of living in Mitchell, SD?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Mitchell has an overall cost of living index of 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only South Dakota, Mitchell has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than South Dakota's index of 91.
The standard of living in Mitchell ranks as #777 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in South Dakota. By definition, that implies Mitchell ranks as the #5,642 most expensive place in the Mount Rushmore State.
Mitchell Cost Of Living Vs. South Dakota
| Living Expense | Mitchell | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
Mitchell, SD Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in South Dakota, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Mitchell | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,400 | $174,600 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $715 | $761 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $45,318 | $59,896 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.3x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.19x | 0.15x | 0.2x |
Detailed Mitchell Services Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Mitchell | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.17 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $9.0 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $12.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Mitchell Groceries Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Mitchell | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.94 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.34 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.02 | $2.05 |
Detailed Mitchell Health Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Mitchell | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $15.74 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $23.63 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.17 | $2.34 |
Detailed Mitchell Transportation Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Mitchell | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.6 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.2 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.52 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $174.08 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $118.42 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $77.12 | $99.13 |
Detailed Mitchell Utilities Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Mitchell | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.1 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $42.58 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $134.29 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $187.6 | $175.64 |
Mitchell SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Mitchell
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Mitchell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron, SD | 13,289 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Madison, SD | 7,249 | 87 | 1.0x |
