Belle Fourche, SD vs Vermillion, SD

Vermillion is moderately more affordable than Belle Fourche, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Belle Fourche scores 76 compared to 71 for Vermillion, 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 $728/month in Vermillion — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vermillion has cheaper rent, Belle Fourche actually has lower median home values ($188,800 vs $210,200).

Median household income in Belle Fourche is $59,920 compared to $52,815 in Vermillion (+13.5%). 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, more than the 16.5% in Vermillion.