St. Helens, Oregon vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.1% cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $80,657 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Rapid City
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to St. Helens, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  57.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher