Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Essex, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 15.8% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,846 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Essex
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Essex, VT
Compared to Rapid City, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher