What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Denver, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Denver, Colorado?

A salary of $92,560 in Denver, Colorado could decrease to $69,239 in Rapid City, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DENVER vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Denver, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 25.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,239 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Denver, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

35.9% lower

Health

75.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Denver, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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