Chinle, Arizona vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 41.2% more expensive than Chinle, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $105,908 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chinle, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Chinle, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Chinle, Arizona
Chinle, AZ vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Chinle, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  571.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher