Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Louisiana vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.9% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $115,879 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Alexandria, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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