Aberdeen, South Dakota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 22.1% more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $24,419 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Aberdeen, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher