What is a pro or con of living in Madison, South Dakotacompared to Clear Lake, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Madison.

What salary do I need to live in Madison, South Dakota copmared to Clear Lake, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Clear Lake, South Dakota should increase to $54,138 in Madison, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLEAR LAKE vs. MADISON
Cost of Living Comparison

Clear Lake, South Dakota vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 8.3% more expensive than Clear Lake, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,138 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is more expensive than Clear Lake, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Madison
than in Clear Lake, South Dakota

Clear Lake, SD vs. Madison, SD

Compared to Clear Lake, Madison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

5.7% higher

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Clear Lake, South Dakota vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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