Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Paulden, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paulden, Arizona is 9.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $76,736 in Paulden, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paulden, Arizona is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Paulden
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Paulden, AZ
Compared to Rapid City, Paulden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower