Ankeny, Iowa vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 4.0% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,007 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Ankeny, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher