Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Madison, Iowa vs Spearfish, South Dakota


The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 35.3% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,630 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs Spearfish, SD
Compared to Fort Madison, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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