Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 13.0% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,515 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rochester
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Rapid City, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher