| | Rapid City, SD | Walker, MN | United States |
| Overall | 97.8 | 83.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Health | 147.0 | 78.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 89.7 | 76.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $292,500 | $315,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,290.0% | 9,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.4 | 77.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 91.2 | 82.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rapid City 
31 Reviews
I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first: More
Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there.
Rapid City is gray in winter. More
I've lived in the city 5 years a loved More
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Reviews for Walker 
3 Reviews
I've had a lake house nearby for nearly 20 years. It's a quiet, nice place to live for much of the year when full seasons are available. Lush greenery and moderate More
Small tourist town on beautiful Leech Lake. Town has numerous small gift shops of many varieties. World class bike trails. Come to fish, bike or shop. Great place to More
Small town Great People Shop only 30 min. away... Fishing Boating Snowmobiling Hunting Sking snow or water sail boats , deep vast water....Low cost of living.. House More
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