Spearfish, South Dakota vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 5.7% cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $47,132 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Spearfish, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  36.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower