Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 11.9% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,951 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Spirit Lake, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower