Castlewood, SD vs Webster, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Webster is 28.7% cheaper than Castlewood. With a cost index of 60 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Webster 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 $612/month in Webster — a 68% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Webster is more affordable at $122,200 median vs $178,600.

Median household income in Castlewood is $87,768 compared to $55,074 in Webster (+59.4%). 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 13.3% in Webster.