Post Falls, Idaho vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.2% cheaper than Post Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,062 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Post Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Post Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Post Falls, Idaho
Post Falls, ID vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Post Falls, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher