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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 21.6% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $47,016 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Salt Lake City, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher