Dayton, Ohio vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 31.1% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $131,083 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Sturgis
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Sturgis, SD
Compared to Dayton, Sturgis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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)
  190.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  61.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower