Selby, SD vs Webster, SD

Selby is moderately more affordable than Webster, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Selby scores 56 compared to 60 for Webster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Webster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Selby is $532/month compared to $612/month in Webster — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selby is more affordable at $104,800 median vs $122,200.

Median household income in Selby is $40,882 compared to $55,074 in Webster (-25.8%). While Webster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Selby spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Webster.