Lakewood, Colorado vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 26.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $123,289 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Lakewood, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  73.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower