Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 10.5% cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,734 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Spearfish, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower