Castlewood, SD vs Pukwana, SD

Pukwana is moderately more affordable than Castlewood, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Castlewood scores 77 compared to 71 for Pukwana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Castlewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castlewood is $1,028/month compared to $994/month in Pukwana — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pukwana is more affordable at $119,600 median vs $178,600.

Median household income in Castlewood is $87,768 compared to $61,750 in Pukwana (+42.1%). While Castlewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castlewood spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Pukwana.