Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 7.9% more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,962 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Maricopa
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Spearfish, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher