Cost of Living in Jefferson, SD
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
112.2
100 = national avg
+12.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$49,380
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$116,716
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing104.1
Food112.0
Transportation124.0
Healthcare109.6
Utilities108.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$925
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,154
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jefferson is 112.2, which is 12.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 104.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,380 per year to cover basic expenses.