Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 32.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $33,720 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Scottsdale, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  56.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower