Lead, South Dakota vs. Rockford, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Iowa is 11.2% cheaper than Lead, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,393 in Rockford, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lead, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Iowa is cheaper than Lead, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Rockford
than in Lead, South Dakota
Lead, SD vs. Rockford, IA
Compared to Lead, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower