Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 6.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,408 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Grand Rapids, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  81.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher