Arlington, SD vs Custer, SD

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Custer, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 67 compared to 79 for Custer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Custer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $836/month compared to $926/month in Custer — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arlington is more affordable at $122,400 median vs $229,500.

Median household income in Arlington is $67,083 compared to $80,188 in Custer (-16.3%). While Custer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Custer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43°F vs 43.2°F). Arlington receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 19.8" in Custer.