Apex, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.6% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,189 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Apex, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  55.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher