Castlewood, SD vs Redfield, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Redfield is 26% cheaper than Castlewood. With a cost index of 61 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Redfield to Castlewood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Castlewood is $1,028/month compared to $668/month in Redfield — a 54% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redfield is more affordable at $117,000 median vs $178,600.

Median household income in Castlewood is $87,768 compared to $60,586 in Redfield (+44.9%). 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, more than the 13.2% in Redfield.