Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 7.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $71,120 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Rapid City, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower