Liberal, Kansas vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 25.8% more expensive than Liberal, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $60,184 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Liberal, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is more expensive than Liberal, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Sturgis
than in Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, KS vs. Sturgis, SD
Compared to Liberal, Sturgis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher