Iron River, Michigan vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 11.2% more expensive than Iron River, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,584 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iron River, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is more expensive than Iron River, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Lead
than in Iron River, Michigan
Iron River, MI vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Iron River, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher