Le Mars, Iowa vs. Vermillion, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vermillion, South Dakota is 3.5% more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,742 in Vermillion, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vermillion, South Dakota is more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Vermillion
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Vermillion, SD
Compared to Le Mars, Vermillion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower