Custer, SD vs Dell Rapids, SD

Custer is moderately more affordable than Dell Rapids, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Custer scores 79 compared to 83 for Dell Rapids, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dell Rapids can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Custer is $926/month compared to $919/month in Dell Rapids — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dell Rapids has cheaper rent, Custer actually has lower median home values ($229,500 vs $284,400).

Median household income in Custer is $80,188 compared to $101,250 in Dell Rapids (-20.8%). While Dell Rapids is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Custer spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Dell Rapids.

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