Abilene, Texas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 20.6% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,416 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Abilene, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher