Le Mars, Iowa vs. Milbank, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milbank, South Dakota is 3.0% cheaper than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,774 in Milbank, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milbank, South Dakota is cheaper than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Milbank
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Milbank, SD
Compared to Le Mars, Milbank is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower