Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 14.0% cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,014 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Spearfish, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher