Hill City, South Dakota vs. Kalona, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalona, Iowa is 16.7% cheaper than Hill City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,635 in Kalona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hill City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalona, Iowa is cheaper than Hill City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Kalona
than in Hill City, South Dakota
Hill City, SD vs. Kalona, IA
Compared to Hill City, Kalona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower