Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Harlan, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlan, Iowa is 23.1% cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $38,425 in Harlan, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlan, Iowa is cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Harlan
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Harlan, IA
Compared to Spearfish, Harlan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher