Custer, SD vs Jefferson, SD

Custer is moderately more affordable than Jefferson, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Custer scores 79 compared to 85 for Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Custer are $229,500 compared to $177,900 in Jefferson, a 29% gap.

Median household income in Custer is $80,188 compared to $81,149 in Jefferson (-1.2%). Jefferson does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget.

Climate-wise, Jefferson is notably warmer with an average of 48.4°F compared to 43.2°F in Custer. Jefferson receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 19.8" in Custer.