Waterboro, Maine vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 6.6% cheaper than Waterboro, Maine.

You would need a salary of $70,020 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterboro, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Waterboro, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Waterboro, Maine
Waterboro, ME vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Waterboro, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  61.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower