Belle Fourche, SD vs Brandon, SD

Belle Fourche is moderately more affordable than Brandon, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Belle Fourche scores 76 compared to 88 for Brandon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brandon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Fourche is $947/month compared to $989/month in Brandon — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belle Fourche is more affordable at $188,800 median vs $317,300.

Median household income in Belle Fourche is $59,920 compared to $104,806 in Brandon (-42.8%). While Brandon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Fourche spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Brandon.

Climate-wise, Brandon is notably warmer with an average of 47.4°F compared to 41.1°F in Belle Fourche. Belle Fourche receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 27.8" in Brandon.