Broomfield, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 28.9% cheaper than Broomfield, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,452 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Broomfield, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Broomfield, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Broomfield, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  74.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower