Eagle Butte, SD vs Wolsey, SD

Eagle Butte is moderately more affordable than Wolsey, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Eagle Butte scores 55 compared to 60 for Wolsey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wolsey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Butte is $628/month compared to $713/month in Wolsey — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Butte is more affordable at $51,500 median vs $88,000.

Median household income in Eagle Butte is $53,558 compared to $56,833 in Wolsey (-5.8%). The higher salaries in Wolsey partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Butte spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Wolsey.