Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Bessemer City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer City, North Carolina is 13.0% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $20,574 in Bessemer City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer City, North Carolina is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bessemer City
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Bessemer City, NC
Compared to Rapid City, Bessemer City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower