Rochester, Minnesota vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 3.7% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $103,676 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Rochester, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  63.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower