Elk River, Idaho vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 14.9% more expensive than Elk River, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,452 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is more expensive than Elk River, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Elk River, Idaho
Elk River, ID vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Elk River, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher