Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fairview Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairview Heights, Illinois is 14.3% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,252 in Fairview Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairview Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fairview Heights
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Fairview Heights, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Fairview Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher