Spearfish, SD Cost of Living


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Spearfish cost of living score
93.5
Less expensive
6.5% lower
than the US average
4.7% higher
than the South Dakota average
Spearfish, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% lower than the average for South Dakota.

Spearfish, SD

Housing costs in Spearfish?
A typical home costs $384,000, which is 13.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.3% more expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Spearfish costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.8% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Spearfish?
To live comfortably in Spearfish, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $73,440 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Spearfish?
The cost of living in Spearfish, SD is slightly lower than the national average. According to the 2020 City-Data Cost of Living Index, Spearfish has an overall cost of living index score of 88.4, which is 8.6 lower than the US average of 97. The housing index of 81.3 is 15.7% below the US average, and food costs are estimated at 3% lower than the national average. Utilities and transportation costs are near the same as other areas in the country. Overall, Spearfish offers a competitive cost of living for its residents, making it a desirable place to live and work.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpearfishSouth DakotaUnited States
  93.589.3100.0
  101.497100
  145.1120.8100.0
  95.882.1100.0
  $384,000$268,000$338,100
  92.7%93.6%100.0%
  68.771.2100.0
  93.477.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 17 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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