Ferndale, Michigan vs. Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Fourche, South Dakota is 11.4% cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,409 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Fourche, South Dakota is cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
65% cheaper in Belle Fourche
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Belle Fourche, SD
Compared to Ferndale, Belle Fourche is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  82.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower