Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,172 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
89% more expensive in Chicago
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  86.2% higher
  Health
  40.1% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.1% higher
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