Medford, Wisconsin vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.9% more expensive than Medford, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,939 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Medford, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Medford, Wisconsin
Medford, WI vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Medford, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher