Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.9% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,534 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Wilmington, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher