Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 3.9% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,717 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Rapid City, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  39.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower