Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 7.8% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,077 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Rapid City, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher