Colton, SD vs Custer, SD

Colton is moderately more affordable than Custer, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Colton scores 69 compared to 79 for Custer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Custer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colton is $739/month compared to $926/month in Custer — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colton is more affordable at $186,000 median vs $229,500.

Median household income in Colton is $82,639 compared to $80,188 in Custer (+3.1%). Colton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Colton spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Custer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 43.2°F). Colton receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 19.8" in Custer.