New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 5.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,571 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Rapid City
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to New Orleans, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher