Custer, SD Cost of Living


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Custer cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
11.8% higher
than the South Dakota average
Custer, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 11.8% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Custer, SD

Housing costs in Custer?
A typical home costs $345,300, which is 2.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.8% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Custer costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.3% more than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Custer?
To live comfortably in Custer, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $66,240 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Custer?
The cost of living in Custer, SD is relatively affordable compared to other areas of the country. The average cost of housing in Custer is around $113,700 which is considerably lower than many other states and cities throughout the US. The median household income in Custer is around $48,000 per year, making it an ideal location for those looking to balance a lower cost of living with a comfortable lifestyle. In addition to overall costs being more reasonable in Custer than elsewhere, basic amenities like groceries and utilities are also priced competitively. Overall, Custer offers an attractive combination of affordability and quality that make it a great place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCusterSouth DakotaUnited States
  99.889.3100.0
  102.697100
  145.6120.8100.0
  86.682.1100.0
  $345,300$268,000$338,100
  88.8%93.6%100.0%
  91.771.2100.0
  94.177.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We retired and moved to the country so I could live my dream of breeding horses. Country living takes a period of adjustment, but I love country living, and it would be  More

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