San Francisco, California vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 60.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $19,652 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Spearfish
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to San Francisco, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  56.6% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower

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