Belle Fourche, SD vs Hot Springs, SD

Hot Springs is moderately more affordable than Belle Fourche, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Belle Fourche scores 76 compared to 71 for Hot Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belle Fourche 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 $854/month in Hot Springs — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hot Springs is more affordable at $168,200 median vs $188,800.

Median household income in Belle Fourche is $59,920 compared to $49,688 in Hot Springs (+20.6%). While Belle Fourche 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, less than the 20.6% in Hot Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.1°F vs 43.2°F). Belle Fourche receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 19.8" in Hot Springs.