Bonesteel, SD vs Centerville, SD

Bonesteel is moderately more affordable than Centerville, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Bonesteel scores 54 compared to 64 for Centerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonesteel is $580/month compared to $730/month in Centerville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bonesteel is more affordable at $65,000 median vs $123,600.

Median household income in Bonesteel is $40,750 compared to $58,438 in Centerville (-30.3%). While Centerville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonesteel spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Centerville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 48.7°F). Centerville receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 19.5" in Bonesteel.