Cost of Living Calculator - Laurens, Iowa vs Mitchell, South Dakota


The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 14.2% more expensive than Laurens, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,082 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurens, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is more expensive than Laurens, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Mitchell
than in Laurens, Iowa
Laurens, IA vs Mitchell, SD
Compared to Laurens, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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