Grand Island, Nebraska vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.5% more expensive than Grand Island, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $86,594 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Grand Island, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island, NE vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Grand Island, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher