Auburn, Washington vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 35.4% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,278 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lead
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Auburn, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  64.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower