Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 35.5% more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $94,818 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Spearfish, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  42.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher