Topeka, Kansas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 21.3% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,528 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Topeka, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower