Custer, SD vs Tea, SD

Custer is moderately more affordable than Tea, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Custer scores 79 compared to 90 for Tea, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tea 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 $1,113/month in Tea — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Custer is more affordable at $229,500 median vs $305,300.

Median household income in Custer is $80,188 compared to $104,643 in Tea (-23.4%). While Tea 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 12.8% in Tea.