Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 15.6% cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,179 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Spearfish, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower