Oelwein, Iowa vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 41.0% more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,515 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Oelwein, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Oelwein, Iowa
Oelwein, IA vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Oelwein, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower