Lead, South Dakota vs. Osage, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osage, Iowa is 17.2% cheaper than Lead, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,414 in Osage, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lead, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osage, Iowa is cheaper than Lead, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Osage
than in Lead, South Dakota
Lead, SD vs. Osage, IA
Compared to Lead, Osage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher