What is a pro or con of living in Spearfish, South Dakotacompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in Spearfish.

What salary do I need to live in Spearfish, South Dakota copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $55,886 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.

GRAND FORKS vs. SPEARFISH
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 11.8% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,886 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Spearfish, SD

Compared to Grand Forks, Spearfish is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

1.0% higher

Health

34.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Forks, ND vs. Spearfish, SD

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