Lakewood, Colorado vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 28.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,874 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Sturgis
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Sturgis, SD
Compared to Lakewood, Sturgis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  74.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower