La Plata, New Mexico vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 16.6% more expensive than La Plata, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $87,439 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in La Plata, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than La Plata, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Rapid City
than in La Plata, New Mexico
La Plata, NM vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to La Plata, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  75.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher