St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 3.0% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $121,197 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Rapid City
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to St. Paul, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  93.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower