Gladstone, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.3% more expensive than Gladstone, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,660 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Gladstone, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Gladstone, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Gladstone, Michigan
Gladstone, MI vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Gladstone, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher