Cost of living comparison
South Dakota is 2.8% cheaper than Michigan.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.7% more in South Dakota
- Groceries
-
pay 11.3% more in South Dakota
- Transportation
-
pay 12.7% less in South Dakota
- Housing
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pay 3.7% less in South Dakota
- Childcare
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pay 46.4% less in South Dakota
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.3% more in South Dakota
- Clothing
-
pay 27.1% more in South Dakota
The cost of clothing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in South Dakota are more expensive than in Michigan. Expenses including childcare, transportation, and housing are lower in South Dakota.
If you lived in South Dakota instead of Michigan, you would:
pay 2.7% more for restaurants
|
Michigan
|
South Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.68
|
$14.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.87
|
$10.21
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.44
|
$3.08
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.85
|
$1.70
|
|
pay 11.3% more for groceries
|
Michigan
|
South Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.01
|
$3.25
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.12
|
$6.20
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.27
|
$3.90
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.81
|
$3.60
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.74
|
$4.91
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.25
|
$2.48
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
|
$0.79
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.83
|
$2.01
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.98
|
$2.38
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
|
$1.12
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.35
|
$1.45
|
|
pay 12.7% less for transportation
|
Michigan
|
South Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.37
|
$3.32
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$48.27
|
$30.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,758.20
|
$34,159.27
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.62
|
$13.49
|
|
pay 3.7% less for housing
|
Michigan
|
South Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.88
|
$59.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,322.38
|
$1,077.75
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,104.85
|
$1,002.25
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$124.58
|
$144.28
|
|
pay 46.4% less for childcare
|
Michigan
|
South Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,159.08
|
$725.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,453.87
|
$7,800.00
|
|
pay 2.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Michigan
|
South Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.24
|
$4.12
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.78
|
$5.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.42
|
$9.04
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.69
|
$46.12
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.67
|
$11.56
|
|
pay 27.1% more for clothing
|
Michigan
|
South Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.13
|
$50.46
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.59
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.38
|
$91.50
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.04
|
$111.40
|
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