Cost of Living Calculator - Alpine, Texas vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 13.4% more expensive than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,053 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Alpine, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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