What is a pro or con of living in Sturgis, South Dakotacompared to Fairfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Sturgis.

What salary do I need to live in Sturgis, South Dakota copmared to Fairfield, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Fairfield, California could decrease to $68,833 in Sturgis, 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.

FAIRFIELD vs. STURGIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfield, California vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 31.2% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $68,833 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sturgis
than in Fairfield, California

Fairfield, CA vs. Sturgis, SD

Compared to Fairfield, Sturgis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

28.7% lower

Health

30.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairfield, California vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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