Sturgis, South Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 15.6% cheaper than Sturgis, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $63,332 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sturgis, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sturgis, South Dakota
Sturgis, SD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sturgis, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower