Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 9.4% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,386 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Apple Valley, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% lower
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  94.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower