What is a pro or con of living in Montpelier, Vermontcompared to Spearfish, South Dakota?

Childcare is 70% more expensive in Montpelier.

What salary do I need to live in Montpelier, Vermont copmared to Spearfish, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Spearfish, South Dakota should increase to $52,033 in Montpelier, Vermont (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPEARFISH vs. MONTPELIER
Cost of Living Comparison

Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 4.1% more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,033 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
70% more expensive in Montpelier
than in Spearfish, South Dakota

Spearfish, SD vs. Montpelier, VT

Compared to Spearfish, Montpelier is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.1% higher

Commute

2.5% lower

Health

11.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

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Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

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Spearfish, SD vs. Montpelier, VT

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