Dakota Dunes, South Dakota vs. Le Mars, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Le Mars, Iowa is 20.5% cheaper than Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,831 in Le Mars, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Le Mars, Iowa is cheaper than Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Le Mars
than in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Dakota Dunes, SD vs. Le Mars, IA
Compared to Dakota Dunes, Le Mars is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower