Fort Riley, Kansas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 21.3% more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $90,990 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley, KS vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Fort Riley, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher