Jamestown, North Dakota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 19.6% more expensive than Jamestown, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,141 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Jamestown, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Jamestown, North Dakota
Jamestown, ND vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Jamestown, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower