Timber Lake, SD vs Webster, SD

Timber Lake is moderately more affordable than Webster, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Timber Lake 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 Timber Lake is $567/month compared to $612/month in Webster — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Timber Lake is more affordable at $83,600 median vs $122,200.

Median household income in Timber Lake is $58,000 compared to $55,074 in Webster (+5.3%). Timber Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Timber Lake spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Webster.