Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 9.0% cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,286 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lake Orion, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  84.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower