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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 7.2% cheaper than Alpine, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $59,402 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Alpine, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Alpine, Wyoming
Alpine, WY vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Alpine, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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