Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 16.4% cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,820 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bridgeport, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower