Ferndale, California vs. Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Fourche, South Dakota is 25.4% cheaper than Ferndale, California.

You would need a salary of $37,304 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Fourche, South Dakota is cheaper than Ferndale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Belle Fourche
than in Ferndale, California
Ferndale, CA vs. Belle Fourche, SD
Compared to Ferndale, Belle Fourche is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower