What is a pro or con of living in Spearfish, South Dakotacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in Spearfish.

What salary do I need to live in Spearfish, South Dakota copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $85,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $53,139 in Spearfish, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. SPEARFISH
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 37.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,139 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Spearfish, SD

Compared to Boston, Spearfish is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

20.6% lower

Commute

47.9% lower

Health

61.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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