Duluth, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 11.6% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $11,155 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Duluth, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  70.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower