Juneau, Alaska vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 16.3% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,713 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Juneau, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% lower
      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
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower