Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Spearfish, South Dakota


The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 13.2% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,917 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Spearfish, SD
Compared to Decorah, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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