Waco, Texas vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 14.3% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,161 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Waco, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher