Onawa, Iowa vs. Elk Point, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Point, South Dakota is 16.2% more expensive than Onawa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,086 in Elk Point, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Onawa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Point, South Dakota is more expensive than Onawa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Elk Point
than in Onawa, Iowa
Onawa, IA vs. Elk Point, SD
Compared to Onawa, Elk Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher