Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Rio Rico, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rico, Arizona is 13.7% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,149 in Rio Rico, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rico, Arizona is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Rio Rico
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Rio Rico, AZ
Compared to Rapid City, Rio Rico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  41.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower