Custer, South Dakota vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 23.8% cheaper than Custer, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,619 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Custer, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Custer, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Custer, South Dakota
Custer, SD vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Custer, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower