Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 7.8% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $188,729 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Nashville
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Rapid City, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower