Chicago, Illinois vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 10.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,080 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Chicago, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  64.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower