El Paso, Texas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 16.6% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,278 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Rapid City
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to El Paso, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  52.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher