| Index | Hetland | South Dakota | National |
| Cost of living | 96 | 92 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health care | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | n/a | 77 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Household Items | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 98 | 98 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| South Dakota | 4.5% | 6% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| South Dakota | 0% | 0% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Erwin, SD | 56 | 74 | 25.9% |
| Oldham, SD | 135 | 74 | 25.8% |
| Badger, SD | 98 | 77 | 23.4% |
| Sinai, SD | 172 | 78 | 21.6% |
| Lake Preston, SD | 461 | 80 | 19.5% |
| Hetland, SD | 10 | 96 | 3.5% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Memphis, AL | 10 | 97 | 2.5% |
| Indian Falls, CA | 10 | 118 | 18.1% |
| Bolan, IA | 10 | 101 | 1.0% |
| Hepburn, IA | 10 | 70 | 30.4% |
| Jacksonville, IA | 10 | 97 | 3.0% |
| Hetland, SD | 10 | 96 | 3.5% |