Cost of Living in Belle Fourche, SD

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
26%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Belle Fourche South Dakota National
Cost of living9192100
Groceries10099100
Health care9897100
Housing7477100
Transportation9896100
Utilities102103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9694100
Household Items9796100
Education & Childcare9898100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Belle Fourche is equal to the South Dakota average
  • The cost of living in Belle Fourche is 9% lower than the national average
  • Belle Fourche housing is 26% lower than the national average
  • South Dakota general sales tax is 12% lower than the national average
  • South Dakota state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$85,972$7,164$2,006$2,579
      Renters$31,914$2,660$745$958
      The affordability of the housing market in Belle Fourche, SD as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Belle Fourche homeowners, the median income is $85,972. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,006 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $31,914. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $745 for their rent related monthly costs.

      South Dakota Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      South Dakota 4.5% 6%

      South Dakota Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      South Dakota 0% 0%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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