Kalispell, Montana vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.0% cheaper than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $66,022 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Kalispell, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  45.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower