Yankton, SD Cost Of Living
Yankton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In South Dakota
In America
What is the cost of living in Yankton, SD?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Yankton has an overall cost of living index of 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only South Dakota, Yankton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than South Dakota's index of 91.
The standard of living in Yankton ranks as #1,460 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in South Dakota. By definition, that implies Yankton ranks as the #4,958 most expensive place in the Mount Rushmore State.
Yankton Cost Of Living Vs. South Dakota
| Living Expense | Yankton | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 88 | 100 | |
Yankton, 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 | Yankton | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,000 | $174,600 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $630 | $761 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $54,278 | $59,896 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.9x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.14x | 0.15x | 0.2x |
Detailed Yankton Services Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Yankton | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.94 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $10.64 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.57 | $14.67 |
Detailed Yankton Groceries Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Yankton | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.58 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.24 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.0 | $2.05 |
Detailed Yankton Health Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Yankton | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $17.96 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $34.01 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.38 | $2.34 |
Detailed Yankton Transportation Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Yankton | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.03 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.01 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.97 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $114.83 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $119.0 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $78.66 | $99.13 |
Detailed Yankton Utilities Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Yankton | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.07 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $49.36 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $146.44 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $194.43 | $175.64 |
Yankton SnackAbility
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