Helena, Montana vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 3.5% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $57,887 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Helena, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower