Cost of Living in Butte County, SD

Modeled annual cost: $46,126.

Median family income: $96,466.

Affordability Snapshot

SD County Median

$43,997

State Rank

6thMost expensive counties in SD out of 66See South Dakota county rankings

Median Income

$96,466

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Butte County, SD.

$14,615 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,126

Per year

  • Transport:$14,615
  • Housing:$8,280
  • Healthcare:$7,629
  • Taxes:$7,179
  • Food:$4,466
  • Other Costs:$3,957
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in South Dakota

1Davison County, SD
$40,854
2Brown County, SD
$40,954
3Clay County, SD
$41,120
4Yankton County, SD
$41,212
5Beadle County, SD
$41,416

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