Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 40.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $104,969 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Rapid City, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower