Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 7.5% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $32,391 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Chesapeake, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower