Belle Fourche, SD vs Yankton, SD

Yankton is moderately more affordable than Belle Fourche, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Belle Fourche scores 76 compared to 72 for Yankton, 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 $780/month in Yankton — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yankton has cheaper rent, Belle Fourche actually has lower median home values ($188,800 vs $202,300).

Median household income in Belle Fourche is $59,920 compared to $69,071 in Yankton (-13.2%). Yankton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Fourche spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Yankton.