Rifle, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 10.5% cheaper than Rifle, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,757 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rifle, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Rifle, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Rifle, Colorado
Rifle, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Rifle, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  81.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower