Kearney, Nebraska vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 6.8% more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $53,408 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Kearney, 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower