Phoenix, Arizona vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.1% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,974 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Phoenix, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  58.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher