Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 22.2% cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $38,895 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Spearfish, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  43.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower