| Index | Richland | South Dakota | National |
| Cost of living | 96 | 92 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health care | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | n/a | 77 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 103 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Household Items | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 96 | 98 | 100 |

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| Household index | |
| Educare index |
| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| South Dakota | 4.5% | 6% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| South Dakota | 0% | 0% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Westfield, IA | 122 | 82 | 17.9% |
| Newcastle, NE | 423 | 83 | 17.1% |
| Ponca, NE | 978 | 84 | 16.5% |
| Akron, IA | 1,509 | 86 | 14.0% |
| Chatsworth, IA | 58 | 87 | 12.6% |
| Richland, SD | 160 | 96 | 4.3% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Hardwick, CA | 160 | 116 | 15.6% |
| Verdi, CA | 160 | 159 | 58.6% |
| Moorland, IA | 160 | 78 | 22.3% |
| Randall, IA | 160 | 84 | 16.0% |
| Coxton, KY | 160 | 81 | 18.9% |
| Richland, SD | 160 | 96 | 4.3% |