Lafayette, Indiana vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 20.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,202 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lafayette, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher