Castlewood, SD vs Springfield, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Springfield is 16.8% cheaper than Castlewood. With a cost index of 66 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Springfield 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 $802/month in Springfield — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $126,800 median vs $178,600.

Median household income in Castlewood is $87,768 compared to $59,063 in Springfield (+48.6%). 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 16.3% in Springfield.