Surprise, Arizona vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 11.2% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $133,271 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Surprise, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  58.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher