Rowlett, Texas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 10.7% cheaper than Rowlett, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,947 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rowlett, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Rowlett, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett, TX vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Rowlett, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  49.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower