Salem, South Dakota vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 55.9% more expensive than Salem, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,121 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Salem, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Denver
than in Salem, South Dakota
Salem, SD vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Salem, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher