Columbia, SD vs Newell, SD

Newell is moderately more affordable than Columbia, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Columbia scores 82 compared to 73 for Newell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Columbia are $121,900 compared to $120,100 in Newell, a 2% gap.

Median household income in Columbia is $59,038 compared to $52,277 in Newell (+12.9%). While Columbia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44°F vs 46.7°F). Columbia receives more rainfall at 21.8" per year compared to 17.4" in Newell.