What is a pro or con of living in Spearfish, South Dakotacompared to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Spearfish.

What salary do I need to live in Spearfish, South Dakota copmared to Lincoln, Nebraska?

A salary of $75,000 in Lincoln, Nebraska should increase to $78,607 in Spearfish, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LINCOLN vs. SPEARFISH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 4.8% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $78,607 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Spearfish
than in Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln, NE vs. Spearfish, SD

Compared to Lincoln, Spearfish is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

9.6% lower

Health

8.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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