Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Ellsworth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellsworth, Maine is 7.1% cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $82,689 in Ellsworth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellsworth, Maine is cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ellsworth
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Ellsworth, ME
Compared to Spearfish, Ellsworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher