Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 2.2% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $37,517 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Rapid City, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher