Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 16.2% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,984 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Alexandria, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower