Canton, South Dakota vs. Rock Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Rapids, Iowa is 9.0% cheaper than Canton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,497 in Rock Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Canton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Canton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rock Rapids
than in Canton, South Dakota
Canton, SD vs. Rock Rapids, IA
Compared to Canton, Rock Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower