Shawnee, Kansas vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 7.1% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,463 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Shawnee, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower