Mankato, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 10.8% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $77,543 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Mankato, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  68.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower