Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Rose City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rose City, Michigan is 21.5% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $58,839 in Rose City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rose City, Michigan is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Rose City
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Rose City, MI
Compared to Rapid City, Rose City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  42.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower