Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Rapid City, SD vs Rock Springs, WY

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Rapid City is 2.3% older than the median age of a home in Rock Springs.
 Rapid City, SDRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$252,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock40.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.100.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.2$11.0
 Homes Owned56.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.1%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Rapid City, SDRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,170$1,840
 Studio Apartment$670  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$770$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,530  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Rapid City, SDRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock7.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.2%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Rapid City, SDRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock7.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99914.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.9%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Rapid City, SDRock Springs, WYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock14.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200913.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock14.6%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews
PJ · Amarillo, TX
Don't let the name City deceive you. It's a Town!!
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

   |    Reply
Jacob · Eugene, OR
Black Hills are beautiful in summer.
Over 4 years ago

Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

   |    Reply
Dee · Beverly Hills, CA
Title
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rapid City

See all reviews
Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews
Clay · Rock Springs, WY
Nice town but not for everyone, especially the fai
Over 16 years ago

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

   |    Reply
Frank · Redmond, OR
life in rock
Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

   |    Reply
Clayton · Arlee, MT
Are the rumors true?
Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rock Springs

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Kearney, NebraskaNew Hope, MinnesotaCompare
 Kettering, OhioVersailles, KentuckyCompare
 Radnor, PennsylvaniaDenver, North CarolinaCompare
 Needham, MassachusettsEdina, MinnesotaCompare
 Ridgetop, TennesseeCross Plains, TennesseeCompare
 Bodega Bay, CaliforniaBoonville, CaliforniaCompare
 Mountain Home, ArkansasEureka, MontanaCompare
 San Francisco, CaliforniaPleasanton, CaliforniaCompare
 Edmond, OklahomaJohnstown, ColoradoCompare
 El Cerrito, CaliforniaGlendale, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Rapid City, South Dakota
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Rock Springs, Wyoming
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.