Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 27.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $70,188 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Rapid City, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% higher
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower