Bellingham, Washington vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 22.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,920 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Bellingham, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  49.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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