State College, Pennsylvania vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 4.8% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,611 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Rapid City
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to State College, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher