Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 18.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,248 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Fort Collins, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  68.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower