Alpine, Texas vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 13.8% more expensive than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,880 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Alpine, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher