Belle Fourche, SD vs Springfield, SD

Springfield is moderately more affordable than Belle Fourche, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Belle Fourche scores 76 compared to 66 for Springfield, 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 $802/month in Springfield — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $126,800 median vs $188,800.

Median household income in Belle Fourche is $59,920 compared to $59,063 in Springfield (+1.5%). Belle Fourche does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Fourche spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Springfield.