New Buffalo township, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.8% cheaper than New Buffalo township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,115 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in New Buffalo township, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than New Buffalo township, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Rapid City
than in New Buffalo township, Michigan
New Buffalo Township, MI vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to New Buffalo Township, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  59.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher